Finding the Third Proportional to 982,584 and 1,263,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 982,584 and 1,263,924 is: 1,625,819.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,584 : 1,263,924 = 1,263,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,584/1,263,924 = 1,263,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,584x = 1,263,924 × 1,263,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,584x = 1,597,503,877,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,597,503,877,776/982,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,625,819.14
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