Finding the Third Proportional to 956,808 and 1,541,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,808 and 1,541,664 is: 2,484,017.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,808 : 1,541,664 = 1,541,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,808/1,541,664 = 1,541,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,808x = 1,541,664 × 1,541,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,808x = 2,376,727,888,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,376,727,888,896/956,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,484,017.58
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