Finding the Third Proportional to 986,006 and 1,409,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 986,006 and 1,409,025 is: 2,013,528.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,006 : 1,409,025 = 1,409,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,006/1,409,025 = 1,409,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,006x = 1,409,025 × 1,409,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,006x = 1,985,351,450,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,351,450,625/986,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,528.77
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