Finding the Third Proportional to 983,425 and 1,484,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 983,425 and 1,484,183 is: 2,239,925.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
983,425 : 1,484,183 = 1,484,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
983,425/1,484,183 = 1,484,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
983,425x = 1,484,183 × 1,484,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
983,425x = 2,202,799,177,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,799,177,489/983,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239,925.95
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