Finding the Third Proportional to 979,607 and 1,484,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 979,607 and 1,484,190 is: 2,248,677.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,607 : 1,484,190 = 1,484,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,607/1,484,190 = 1,484,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,607x = 1,484,190 × 1,484,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,607x = 2,202,819,956,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,819,956,100/979,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,677.23
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