Finding the Third Proportional to 975,834 and 1,522,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 975,834 and 1,522,770 is: 2,376,253.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975,834 : 1,522,770 = 1,522,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975,834/1,522,770 = 1,522,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975,834x = 1,522,770 × 1,522,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975,834x = 2,318,828,472,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,318,828,472,900/975,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,253.00
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