Finding the Third Proportional to 961,682 and 1,415,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,682 and 1,415,307 is: 2,082,906.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,682 : 1,415,307 = 1,415,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,682/1,415,307 = 1,415,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,682x = 1,415,307 × 1,415,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,682x = 2,003,093,904,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,003,093,904,249/961,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,082,906.72
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