Finding the Third Proportional to 982,812 and 2,102,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,812 and 2,102,251.75 is: 4,496,752.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,812 : 2,102,251.75 = 2,102,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,812/2,102,251.75 = 2,102,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,812x = 2,102,251.75 × 2,102,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,812x = 4,419,462,420,378.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,419,462,420,378.06/982,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,496,752.60
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