Finding the Third Proportional to 961,488 and 1,494,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,488 and 1,494,675 is: 2,323,537.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,488 : 1,494,675 = 1,494,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,488/1,494,675 = 1,494,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,488x = 1,494,675 × 1,494,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,488x = 2,234,053,355,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,234,053,355,625/961,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,323,537.43
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