Finding the Third Proportional to 963,080 and 1,493,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,080 and 1,493,313 is: 2,315,470.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,080 : 1,493,313 = 1,493,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,080/1,493,313 = 1,493,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,080x = 1,493,313 × 1,493,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,080x = 2,229,983,715,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,229,983,715,969/963,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,315,470.90
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