Finding the Third Proportional to 960,822 and 1,473,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,822 and 1,473,795 is: 2,260,639.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,822 : 1,473,795 = 1,473,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,822/1,473,795 = 1,473,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,822x = 1,473,795 × 1,473,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,822x = 2,172,071,702,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,172,071,702,025/960,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,260,639.02
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