Finding the Third Proportional to 985,296 and 2,132,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,296 and 2,132,517 is: 4,615,494.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,296 : 2,132,517 = 2,132,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,296/2,132,517 = 2,132,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,296x = 2,132,517 × 2,132,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,296x = 4,547,628,755,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,547,628,755,289/985,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,615,494.99
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