Finding the Third Proportional to 982,564 and 2,083,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,564 and 2,083,221 is: 4,416,821.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,564 : 2,083,221 = 2,083,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,564/2,083,221 = 2,083,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,564x = 2,083,221 × 2,083,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,564x = 4,339,809,734,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,339,809,734,841/982,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,416,821.43
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