Finding the Third Proportional to 982,252 and 1,386,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,252 and 1,386,444 is: 1,956,959.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,252 : 1,386,444 = 1,386,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,252/1,386,444 = 1,386,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,252x = 1,386,444 × 1,386,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,252x = 1,922,226,965,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,922,226,965,136/982,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,956,959.07
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