Finding the Third Proportional to 983,419 and 1,518,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 983,419 and 1,518,803 is: 2,345,655.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,419 : 1,518,803 = 1,518,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,419/1,518,803 = 1,518,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,419x = 1,518,803 × 1,518,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,419x = 2,306,762,552,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,306,762,552,809/983,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,345,655.87
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