Finding the Third Proportional to 982,107 and 1,532,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,107 and 1,532,853 is: 2,392,446.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,107 : 1,532,853 = 1,532,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,107/1,532,853 = 1,532,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,107x = 1,532,853 × 1,532,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,107x = 2,349,638,319,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,349,638,319,609/982,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,392,446.36
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