Finding the Third Proportional to 900,252 and 2,125,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 900,252 and 2,125,098 is: 5,016,419.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
900,252 : 2,125,098 = 2,125,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
900,252/2,125,098 = 2,125,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
900,252x = 2,125,098 × 2,125,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
900,252x = 4,516,041,509,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,516,041,509,604/900,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,016,419.30
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