Finding the Third Proportional to 987,750 and 1,495,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 987,750 and 1,495,395 is: 2,263,939.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
987,750 : 1,495,395 = 1,495,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
987,750/1,495,395 = 1,495,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
987,750x = 1,495,395 × 1,495,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
987,750x = 2,236,206,206,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,206,206,025/987,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,263,939.46
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