Finding the Third Proportional to 987,210 and 1,443,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 987,210 and 1,443,415 is: 2,110,439.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
987,210 : 1,443,415 = 1,443,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
987,210/1,443,415 = 1,443,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
987,210x = 1,443,415 × 1,443,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
987,210x = 2,083,446,862,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,083,446,862,225/987,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,110,439.38
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