Finding the Third Proportional to 988,000 and 2,125,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 988,000 and 2,125,795 is: 4,573,891.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,000 : 2,125,795 = 2,125,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,000/2,125,795 = 2,125,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,000x = 2,125,795 × 2,125,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,000x = 4,519,004,382,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,004,382,025/988,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,573,891.07
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