Finding the Third Proportional to 986,524 and 2,122,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 986,524 and 2,122,772 is: 4,567,715.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,524 : 2,122,772 = 2,122,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,524/2,122,772 = 2,122,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,524x = 2,122,772 × 2,122,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,524x = 4,506,160,963,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,506,160,963,984/986,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,567,715.50
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