Finding the Third Proportional to 960,540 and 1,391,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,540 and 1,391,211 is: 2,014,979.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,540 : 1,391,211 = 1,391,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,540/1,391,211 = 1,391,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,540x = 1,391,211 × 1,391,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,540x = 1,935,468,046,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,935,468,046,521/960,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,979.12
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