Finding the Third Proportional to 961,354 and 2,225,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,354 and 2,225,472 is: 5,151,822.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,354 : 2,225,472 = 2,225,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,354/2,225,472 = 2,225,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,354x = 2,225,472 × 2,225,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,354x = 4,952,725,622,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,952,725,622,784/961,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,151,822.97
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