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Finding the Third Proportional to 985,170.50 and 2,122,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 985,170.50 and 2,122,317 is: 4,572,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985,170.50 : 2,122,317 = 2,122,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985,170.50/2,122,317 = 2,122,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985,170.50x = 2,122,317 × 2,122,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985,170.50x = 4,504,229,448,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,229,448,489/985,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572,030.37

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