Finding the Third Proportional to 982,854 and 2,102,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,854 and 2,102,337 is: 4,496,925.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,854 : 2,102,337 = 2,102,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,854/2,102,337 = 2,102,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,854x = 2,102,337 × 2,102,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,854x = 4,419,820,861,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,419,820,861,569/982,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,496,925.14
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