Finding the Third Proportional to 979,251 and 1,497,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 979,251 and 1,497,855 is: 2,291,107.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,251 : 1,497,855 = 1,497,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,251/1,497,855 = 1,497,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,251x = 1,497,855 × 1,497,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,251x = 2,243,569,601,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,243,569,601,025/979,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,291,107.80
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