Finding the Third Proportional to 985,224 and 2,127,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,224 and 2,127,624 is: 4,594,674.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,224 : 2,127,624 = 2,127,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,224/2,127,624 = 2,127,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,224x = 2,127,624 × 2,127,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,224x = 4,526,783,885,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,526,783,885,376/985,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,594,674.80
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