Finding the Third Proportional to 987,230.25 and 2,136,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 987,230.25 and 2,136,375 is: 4,623,134.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
987,230.25 : 2,136,375 = 2,136,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
987,230.25/2,136,375 = 2,136,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
987,230.25x = 2,136,375 × 2,136,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
987,230.25x = 4,564,098,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,564,098,140,625/987,230.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,623,134.41
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