Finding the Third Proportional to 985,132 and 2,127,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,132 and 2,127,752 is: 4,595,656.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,132 : 2,127,752 = 2,127,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,132/2,127,752 = 2,127,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,132x = 2,127,752 × 2,127,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,132x = 4,527,328,573,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,527,328,573,504/985,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,595,656.80
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