Finding the Third Proportional to 985,170.38 and 2,122,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,170.38 and 2,122,317 is: 4,572,030.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,170.38 : 2,122,317 = 2,122,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,170.38/2,122,317 = 2,122,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,170.38x = 2,122,317 × 2,122,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,170.38x = 4,504,229,448,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,229,448,489/985,170.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572,030.95
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