Finding the Third Proportional to 982,482 and 1,467,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,482 and 1,467,639 is: 2,192,370.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,482 : 1,467,639 = 1,467,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,482/1,467,639 = 1,467,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,482x = 1,467,639 × 1,467,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,482x = 2,153,964,234,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,153,964,234,321/982,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192,370.18
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