Finding the Third Proportional to 962,766 and 1,525,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,766 and 1,525,797 is: 2,418,091.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,766 : 1,525,797 = 1,525,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,766/1,525,797 = 1,525,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,766x = 1,525,797 × 1,525,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,766x = 2,328,056,485,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,328,056,485,209/962,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,418,091.71
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