Finding the Third Proportional to 982,246 and 1,477,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,246 and 1,477,024 is: 2,221,032.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,246 : 1,477,024 = 1,477,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,246/1,477,024 = 1,477,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,246x = 1,477,024 × 1,477,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,246x = 2,181,599,896,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,599,896,576/982,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,221,032.10
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