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Finding the Third Proportional to 985,170 and 2,122,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 985,170 and 2,122,316 is: 4,572,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,170 : 2,122,316 = 2,122,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,170/2,122,316 = 2,122,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,170x = 2,122,316 × 2,122,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,170x = 4,504,225,203,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,225,203,856/985,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572,028.38

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