Finding the Third Proportional to 985,164 and 2,122,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,164 and 2,122,304 is: 4,572,004.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,164 : 2,122,304 = 2,122,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,164/2,122,304 = 2,122,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,164x = 2,122,304 × 2,122,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,164x = 4,504,174,268,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,174,268,416/985,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572,004.53
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