Finding the Third Proportional to 984,037.50 and 2,131,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 984,037.50 and 2,131,290 is: 4,616,081.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,037.50 : 2,131,290 = 2,131,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,037.50/2,131,290 = 2,131,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,037.50x = 2,131,290 × 2,131,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,037.50x = 4,542,397,064,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,542,397,064,100/984,037.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,616,081.26
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