Finding the Third Proportional to 671,952 and 968,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,952 and 968,184 is: 1,395,010.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,952 : 968,184 = 968,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,952/968,184 = 968,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,952x = 968,184 × 968,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,952x = 937,380,257,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 937,380,257,856/671,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,010.74
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