Finding the Third Proportional to 962,562 and 1,411,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,562 and 1,411,011 is: 2,068,388.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,562 : 1,411,011 = 1,411,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,562/1,411,011 = 1,411,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,562x = 1,411,011 × 1,411,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,562x = 1,990,952,042,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,990,952,042,121/962,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,068,388.37
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