Finding the Third Proportional to 962,307 and 1,489,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,307 and 1,489,874 is: 2,306,669.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,307 : 1,489,874 = 1,489,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,307/1,489,874 = 1,489,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,307x = 1,489,874 × 1,489,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,307x = 2,219,724,535,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,219,724,535,876/962,307 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,306,669.84
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