Finding the Third Proportional to 997,900 and 1,563,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 997,900 and 1,563,609 is: 2,450,018.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,900 : 1,563,609 = 1,563,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,900/1,563,609 = 1,563,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,900x = 1,563,609 × 1,563,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,900x = 2,444,873,104,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,444,873,104,881/997,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,450,018.14
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