Finding the Third Proportional to 985,168 and 2,122,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,168 and 2,122,312 is: 4,572,020.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,168 : 2,122,312 = 2,122,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,168/2,122,312 = 2,122,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,168x = 2,122,312 × 2,122,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,168x = 4,504,208,225,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,208,225,344/985,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572,020.43
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