Finding the Third Proportional to 997,107 and 2,174,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 997,107 and 2,174,627 is: 4,742,723.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,107 : 2,174,627 = 2,174,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,107/2,174,627 = 2,174,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,107x = 2,174,627 × 2,174,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,107x = 4,729,002,589,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,729,002,589,129/997,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,742,723.29
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