Finding the Third Proportional to 935,982 and 1,507,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 935,982 and 1,507,329 is: 2,427,440.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
935,982 : 1,507,329 = 1,507,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
935,982/1,507,329 = 1,507,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
935,982x = 1,507,329 × 1,507,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
935,982x = 2,272,040,714,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,272,040,714,241/935,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,427,440.61
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