Finding the Third Proportional to 992,611 and 1,484,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 992,611 and 1,484,952 is: 2,221,497.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
992,611 : 1,484,952 = 1,484,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
992,611/1,484,952 = 1,484,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
992,611x = 1,484,952 × 1,484,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
992,611x = 2,205,082,442,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,082,442,304/992,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,221,497.08
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