Finding the Third Proportional to 983,192 and 1,563,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 983,192 and 1,563,348 is: 2,485,838.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,192 : 1,563,348 = 1,563,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,192/1,563,348 = 1,563,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,192x = 1,563,348 × 1,563,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,192x = 2,444,056,969,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,444,056,969,104/983,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,485,838.95
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