Finding the Third Proportional to 985,128 and 2,127,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,128 and 2,127,744 is: 4,595,640.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,128 : 2,127,744 = 2,127,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,128/2,127,744 = 2,127,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,128x = 2,127,744 × 2,127,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,128x = 4,527,294,529,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,527,294,529,536/985,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,595,640.90
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