Finding the Third Proportional to 975,869 and 1,522,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 975,869 and 1,522,827 is: 2,376,345.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975,869 : 1,522,827 = 1,522,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975,869/1,522,827 = 1,522,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975,869x = 1,522,827 × 1,522,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975,869x = 2,319,002,071,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,319,002,071,929/975,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,345.67
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