Finding the Third Proportional to 984,575 and 1,475,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 984,575 and 1,475,220 is: 2,210,368.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984,575 : 1,475,220 = 1,475,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984,575/1,475,220 = 1,475,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984,575x = 1,475,220 × 1,475,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984,575x = 2,176,274,048,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,274,048,400/984,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,210,368.99
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