Finding the Third Proportional to 986,786 and 2,125,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 986,786 and 2,125,837 is: 4,579,699.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,786 : 2,125,837 = 2,125,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,786/2,125,837 = 2,125,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,786x = 2,125,837 × 2,125,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,786x = 4,519,182,950,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,182,950,569/986,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,579,699.09
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