Finding the Third Proportional to 980,003 and 1,475,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 980,003 and 1,475,706 is: 2,222,144.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980,003 : 1,475,706 = 1,475,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980,003/1,475,706 = 1,475,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980,003x = 1,475,706 × 1,475,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980,003x = 2,177,708,198,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,177,708,198,436/980,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,222,144.42
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