Finding the Third Proportional to 960,842 and 1,391,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,842 and 1,391,619 is: 2,015,527.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,842 : 1,391,619 = 1,391,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,842/1,391,619 = 1,391,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,842x = 1,391,619 × 1,391,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,842x = 1,936,603,441,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,603,441,161/960,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,527.47
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