Finding the Third Proportional to 960,726 and 1,391,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,726 and 1,391,514 is: 2,015,466.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,726 : 1,391,514 = 1,391,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,726/1,391,514 = 1,391,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,726x = 1,391,514 × 1,391,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,726x = 1,936,311,212,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,311,212,196/960,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,466.65
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