Finding the Third Proportional to 979,752 and 1,484,392.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 979,752 and 1,484,392.50 is: 2,248,958.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979,752 : 1,484,392.50 = 1,484,392.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979,752/1,484,392.50 = 1,484,392.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979,752x = 1,484,392.50 × 1,484,392.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979,752x = 2,203,421,094,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,203,421,094,056.25/979,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,958.00
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