Finding the Third Proportional to 977,657 and 1,431,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,657 and 1,431,483 is: 2,095,973.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,657 : 1,431,483 = 1,431,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,657/1,431,483 = 1,431,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,657x = 1,431,483 × 1,431,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,657x = 2,049,143,579,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,049,143,579,289/977,657 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,095,973.92
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