Finding the Third Proportional to 982,253 and 2,115,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,253 and 2,115,646 is: 4,556,828.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,253 : 2,115,646 = 2,115,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,253/2,115,646 = 2,115,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,253x = 2,115,646 × 2,115,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,253x = 4,475,957,997,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,475,957,997,316/982,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,556,828.02
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