Finding the Third Proportional to 977,962 and 1,496,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,962 and 1,496,004 is: 2,288,461.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,962 : 1,496,004 = 1,496,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,962/1,496,004 = 1,496,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,962x = 1,496,004 × 1,496,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,962x = 2,238,027,968,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,238,027,968,016/977,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,288,461.07
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