Finding the Third Proportional to 984,990 and 2,120,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 984,990 and 2,120,640 is: 4,565,644.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,990 : 2,120,640 = 2,120,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,990/2,120,640 = 2,120,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,990x = 2,120,640 × 2,120,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,990x = 4,497,114,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,497,114,009,600/984,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,565,644.33
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