Finding the Third Proportional to 997,423.88 and 1,542,898.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 997,423.88 and 1,542,898.13 is: 2,386,683.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,423.88 : 1,542,898.13 = 1,542,898.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,423.88/1,542,898.13 = 1,542,898.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,423.88x = 1,542,898.13 × 1,542,898.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,423.88x = 2,380,534,624,128.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,380,534,624,128.52/997,423.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,386,683.02
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