Finding the Third Proportional to 988,194 and 2,154,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 988,194 and 2,154,820 is: 4,698,722.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
988,194 : 2,154,820 = 2,154,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
988,194/2,154,820 = 2,154,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
988,194x = 2,154,820 × 2,154,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
988,194x = 4,643,249,232,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,643,249,232,400/988,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,698,722.35
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