Finding the Third Proportional to 982,837 and 2,102,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,837 and 2,102,296 is: 4,496,827.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,837 : 2,102,296 = 2,102,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,837/2,102,296 = 2,102,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,837x = 2,102,296 × 2,102,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,837x = 4,419,648,471,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,419,648,471,616/982,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,496,827.52
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