Finding the Third Proportional to 963,272 and 1,500,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,272 and 1,500,060 is: 2,335,975.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,272 : 1,500,060 = 1,500,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,272/1,500,060 = 1,500,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,272x = 1,500,060 × 1,500,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,272x = 2,250,180,003,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,180,003,600/963,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,335,975.72
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