Finding the Third Proportional to 997,908.75 and 1,563,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 997,908.75 and 1,563,624 is: 2,450,043.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997,908.75 : 1,563,624 = 1,563,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997,908.75/1,563,624 = 1,563,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997,908.75x = 1,563,624 × 1,563,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997,908.75x = 2,444,920,013,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,444,920,013,376/997,908.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,450,043.67
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