Finding the Third Proportional to 988,068 and 2,011,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 988,068 and 2,011,056 is: 4,093,186.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,068 : 2,011,056 = 2,011,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,068/2,011,056 = 2,011,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,068x = 2,011,056 × 2,011,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,068x = 4,044,346,235,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,044,346,235,136/988,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,093,186.13
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