Finding the Third Proportional to 987,481 and 1,474,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 987,481 and 1,474,761 is: 2,202,493.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
987,481 : 1,474,761 = 1,474,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
987,481/1,474,761 = 1,474,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
987,481x = 1,474,761 × 1,474,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
987,481x = 2,174,920,007,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,174,920,007,121/987,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,202,493.02
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