Finding the Third Proportional to 974,632 and 1,500,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,632 and 1,500,009 is: 2,308,591.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,632 : 1,500,009 = 1,500,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,632/1,500,009 = 1,500,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,632x = 1,500,009 × 1,500,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,632x = 2,250,027,000,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,027,000,081/974,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,308,591.35
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