Finding the Third Proportional to 985,184 and 2,122,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,184 and 2,122,344 is: 4,572,084.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,184 : 2,122,344 = 2,122,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,184/2,122,344 = 2,122,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,184x = 2,122,344 × 2,122,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,184x = 4,504,344,054,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,344,054,336/985,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572,084.05
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