Finding the Third Proportional to 986,060 and 1,409,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 986,060 and 1,409,106 is: 2,013,650.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,060 : 1,409,106 = 1,409,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,060/1,409,106 = 1,409,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,060x = 1,409,106 × 1,409,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,060x = 1,985,579,719,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,579,719,236/986,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,650.00
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