Finding the Third Proportional to 977,832 and 1,437,481.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,832 and 1,437,481.13 is: 2,113,197.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,832 : 1,437,481.13 = 1,437,481.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,832/1,437,481.13 = 1,437,481.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,832x = 1,437,481.13 × 1,437,481.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,832x = 2,066,351,984,731.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,066,351,984,731.27/977,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,113,197.34
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