Finding the Third Proportional to 962,666 and 1,496,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,666 and 1,496,649 is: 2,326,828.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,666 : 1,496,649 = 1,496,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,666/1,496,649 = 1,496,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,666x = 1,496,649 × 1,496,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,666x = 2,239,958,229,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,958,229,201/962,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,828.03
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