Finding the Third Proportional to 985,247.25 and 1,484,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,247.25 and 1,484,918 is: 2,237,998.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,247.25 : 1,484,918 = 1,484,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,247.25/1,484,918 = 1,484,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,247.25x = 1,484,918 × 1,484,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,247.25x = 2,204,981,466,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,204,981,466,724/985,247.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,237,998.09
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