Finding the Third Proportional to 962,626 and 1,479,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,626 and 1,479,755 is: 2,274,689.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,626 : 1,479,755 = 1,479,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,626/1,479,755 = 1,479,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,626x = 1,479,755 × 1,479,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,626x = 2,189,674,860,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,189,674,860,025/962,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,274,689.09
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