Finding the Third Proportional to 983,202 and 1,483,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 983,202 and 1,483,827 is: 2,239,359.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,202 : 1,483,827 = 1,483,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,202/1,483,827 = 1,483,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,202x = 1,483,827 × 1,483,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,202x = 2,201,742,565,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,201,742,565,929/983,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239,359.32
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