Finding the Third Proportional to 962,838 and 1,346,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,838 and 1,346,040 is: 1,881,753.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,838 : 1,346,040 = 1,346,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,838/1,346,040 = 1,346,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,838x = 1,346,040 × 1,346,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,838x = 1,811,823,681,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,823,681,600/962,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,881,753.40
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