Finding the Third Proportional to 960,846 and 1,391,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,846 and 1,391,625 is: 2,015,536.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,846 : 1,391,625 = 1,391,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,846/1,391,625 = 1,391,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,846x = 1,391,625 × 1,391,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,846x = 1,936,620,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,620,140,625/960,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,015,536.45
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