Finding the Third Proportional to 986,048 and 1,409,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 986,048 and 1,409,088 is: 2,013,623.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,048 : 1,409,088 = 1,409,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,048/1,409,088 = 1,409,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,048x = 1,409,088 × 1,409,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,048x = 1,985,528,991,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,528,991,744/986,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,623.06
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