Finding the Third Proportional to 982,885.50 and 2,158,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,885.50 and 2,158,497 is: 4,740,236.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,885.50 : 2,158,497 = 2,158,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,885.50/2,158,497 = 2,158,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,885.50x = 2,158,497 × 2,158,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,885.50x = 4,659,109,299,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,659,109,299,009/982,885.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,740,236.07
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