Finding the Third Proportional to 977,651 and 1,431,476.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,651 and 1,431,476.50 is: 2,095,967.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,651 : 1,431,476.50 = 1,431,476.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,651/1,431,476.50 = 1,431,476.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,651x = 1,431,476.50 × 1,431,476.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,651x = 2,049,124,970,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,049,124,970,052.25/977,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,967.75
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