Finding the Third Proportional to 981,444 and 1,477,081.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 981,444 and 1,477,081.50 is: 2,223,020.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
981,444 : 1,477,081.50 = 1,477,081.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
981,444/1,477,081.50 = 1,477,081.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
981,444x = 1,477,081.50 × 1,477,081.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
981,444x = 2,181,769,757,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,769,757,642.25/981,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,223,020.12
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