Finding the Third Proportional to 985,257 and 1,484,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,257 and 1,484,932 is: 2,238,018.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,257 : 1,484,932 = 1,484,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,257/1,484,932 = 1,484,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,257x = 1,484,932 × 1,484,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,257x = 2,205,023,044,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,023,044,624/985,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,018.15
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