Finding the Third Proportional to 985,138 and 2,127,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,138 and 2,127,452 is: 4,594,332.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,138 : 2,127,452 = 2,127,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,138/2,127,452 = 2,127,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,138x = 2,127,452 × 2,127,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,138x = 4,526,052,012,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,526,052,012,304/985,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,594,332.99
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