Finding the Third Proportional to 988,038 and 2,125,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 988,038 and 2,125,872 is: 4,574,046.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,038 : 2,125,872 = 2,125,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,038/2,125,872 = 2,125,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,038x = 2,125,872 × 2,125,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,038x = 4,519,331,760,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,331,760,384/988,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,574,046.50
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