Finding the Third Proportional to 985,180 and 2,127,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,180 and 2,127,524 is: 4,594,448.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,180 : 2,127,524 = 2,127,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,180/2,127,524 = 2,127,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,180x = 2,127,524 × 2,127,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,180x = 4,526,358,370,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,526,358,370,576/985,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,594,448.09
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