Finding the Third Proportional to 962,917 and 1,490,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,917 and 1,490,235 is: 2,306,325.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,917 : 1,490,235 = 1,490,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,917/1,490,235 = 1,490,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,917x = 1,490,235 × 1,490,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,917x = 2,220,800,355,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,220,800,355,225/962,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,306,325.84
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