Finding the Third Proportional to 962,260 and 1,345,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,260 and 1,345,300 is: 1,880,814.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,260 : 1,345,300 = 1,345,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,260/1,345,300 = 1,345,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,260x = 1,345,300 × 1,345,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,260x = 1,809,832,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,809,832,090,000/962,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,880,814.01
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