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Finding the Third Proportional to 982,467 and 1,562,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 982,467 and 1,562,277 is: 2,484,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982,467 : 1,562,277 = 1,562,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982,467/1,562,277 = 1,562,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982,467x = 1,562,277 × 1,562,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982,467x = 2,440,709,424,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,709,424,729/982,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484,266.06

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