Finding the Third Proportional to 982,254 and 1,477,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,254 and 1,477,043 is: 2,221,071.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,254 : 1,477,043 = 1,477,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,254/1,477,043 = 1,477,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,254x = 1,477,043 × 1,477,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,254x = 2,181,656,023,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,656,023,849/982,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,221,071.15
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