Finding the Third Proportional to 998,172 and 1,535,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 998,172 and 1,535,812 is: 2,363,038.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
998,172 : 1,535,812 = 1,535,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
998,172/1,535,812 = 1,535,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
998,172x = 1,535,812 × 1,535,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
998,172x = 2,358,718,499,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,358,718,499,344/998,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,363,038.13
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