Finding the Third Proportional to 961,651 and 1,522,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,651 and 1,522,751 is: 2,411,239.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,651 : 1,522,751 = 1,522,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,651/1,522,751 = 1,522,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,651x = 1,522,751 × 1,522,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,651x = 2,318,770,608,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,318,770,608,001/961,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,411,239.22
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