Finding the Third Proportional to 984,170 and 1,607,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 984,170 and 1,607,047 is: 2,624,140.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,170 : 1,607,047 = 1,607,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,170/1,607,047 = 1,607,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,170x = 1,607,047 × 1,607,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,170x = 2,582,600,060,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,582,600,060,209/984,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,624,140.20
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