Finding the Third Proportional to 983,405.25 and 1,484,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 983,405.25 and 1,484,154 is: 2,239,883.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,405.25 : 1,484,154 = 1,484,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,405.25/1,484,154 = 1,484,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,405.25x = 1,484,154 × 1,484,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,405.25x = 2,202,713,095,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,713,095,716/983,405.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239,883.40
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