Finding the Third Proportional to 981,548 and 2,004,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 981,548 and 2,004,376 is: 4,093,048.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981,548 : 2,004,376 = 2,004,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981,548/2,004,376 = 2,004,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981,548x = 2,004,376 × 2,004,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981,548x = 4,017,523,149,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,017,523,149,376/981,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,093,048.07
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