Finding the Third Proportional to 972,776 and 1,554,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 972,776 and 1,554,033 is: 2,482,605.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,776 : 1,554,033 = 1,554,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,776/1,554,033 = 1,554,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,776x = 1,554,033 × 1,554,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,776x = 2,415,018,565,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,415,018,565,089/972,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,482,605.00
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