Finding the Third Proportional to 943,732 and 1,501,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 943,732 and 1,501,108 is: 2,387,674.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
943,732 : 1,501,108 = 1,501,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
943,732/1,501,108 = 1,501,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
943,732x = 1,501,108 × 1,501,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
943,732x = 2,253,325,227,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,253,325,227,664/943,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,387,674.92
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