Finding the Third Proportional to 985,954 and 2,018,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,954 and 2,018,634 is: 4,132,934.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,954 : 2,018,634 = 2,018,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,954/2,018,634 = 2,018,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,954x = 2,018,634 × 2,018,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,954x = 4,074,883,225,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,074,883,225,956/985,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,132,934.42
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