Finding the Third Proportional to 982,623.75 and 2,083,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,623.75 and 2,083,344 is: 4,417,074.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,623.75 : 2,083,344 = 2,083,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,623.75/2,083,344 = 2,083,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,623.75x = 2,083,344 × 2,083,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,623.75x = 4,340,322,222,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,340,322,222,336/982,623.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,417,074.41
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