Finding the Third Proportional to 956,679 and 1,481,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,679 and 1,481,232 is: 2,293,400.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,679 : 1,481,232 = 1,481,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,679/1,481,232 = 1,481,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,679x = 1,481,232 × 1,481,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,679x = 2,194,048,237,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,194,048,237,824/956,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,293,400.65
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