Finding the Third Proportional to 986,632 and 1,475,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 986,632 and 1,475,984 is: 2,208,045.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
986,632 : 1,475,984 = 1,475,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
986,632/1,475,984 = 1,475,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
986,632x = 1,475,984 × 1,475,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
986,632x = 2,178,528,768,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,178,528,768,256/986,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,208,045.93
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