Finding the Third Proportional to 981,252 and 1,476,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 981,252 and 1,476,738 is: 2,222,421.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981,252 : 1,476,738 = 1,476,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981,252/1,476,738 = 1,476,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981,252x = 1,476,738 × 1,476,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981,252x = 2,180,755,120,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,180,755,120,644/981,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,222,421.07
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