Finding the Third Proportional to 944,962 and 1,502,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,962 and 1,502,691 is: 2,389,598.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,962 : 1,502,691 = 1,502,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,962/1,502,691 = 1,502,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,962x = 1,502,691 × 1,502,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,962x = 2,258,080,241,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,080,241,481/944,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,389,598.99
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