Finding the Third Proportional to 944,966 and 1,502,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 944,966 and 1,502,697 is: 2,389,607.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
944,966 : 1,502,697 = 1,502,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
944,966/1,502,697 = 1,502,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
944,966x = 1,502,697 × 1,502,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
944,966x = 2,258,098,273,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,098,273,809/944,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,389,607.96
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