Finding the Third Proportional to 985,107 and 2,127,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,107 and 2,127,390 is: 4,594,209.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,107 : 2,127,390 = 2,127,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,107/2,127,390 = 2,127,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,107x = 2,127,390 × 2,127,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,107x = 4,525,788,212,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,525,788,212,100/985,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,594,209.78
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