Finding the Third Proportional to 985,266 and 2,122,467.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,266 and 2,122,467.75 is: 4,572,236.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,266 : 2,122,467.75 = 2,122,467.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,266/2,122,467.75 = 2,122,467.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,266x = 2,122,467.75 × 2,122,467.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,266x = 4,504,869,349,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,869,349,790.06/985,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,572,236.69
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