Finding the Third Proportional to 985,098 and 2,138,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,098 and 2,138,340 is: 4,641,668.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,098 : 2,138,340 = 2,138,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,098/2,138,340 = 2,138,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,098x = 2,138,340 × 2,138,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,098x = 4,572,497,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,572,497,955,600/985,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,641,668.09
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