Finding the Third Proportional to 993,222 and 1,537,612.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 993,222 and 1,537,612.88 is: 2,380,387.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
993,222 : 1,537,612.88 = 1,537,612.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
993,222/1,537,612.88 = 1,537,612.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
993,222x = 1,537,612.88 × 1,537,612.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
993,222x = 2,364,253,353,365.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,364,253,353,365.77/993,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,387.62
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