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Finding the Third Proportional to 982,344 and 2,171,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 982,344 and 2,171,154 is: 4,798,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,344 : 2,171,154 = 2,171,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,344/2,171,154 = 2,171,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,344x = 2,171,154 × 2,171,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,344x = 4,713,909,691,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,713,909,691,716/982,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798,634.38

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