Finding the Third Proportional to 985,163 and 2,122,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,163 and 2,122,302 is: 4,572,000.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,163 : 2,122,302 = 2,122,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,163/2,122,302 = 2,122,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,163x = 2,122,302 × 2,122,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,163x = 4,504,165,779,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,165,779,204/985,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572,000.55
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