Finding the Third Proportional to 963,274 and 1,500,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,274 and 1,500,063 is: 2,335,980.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,274 : 1,500,063 = 1,500,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,274/1,500,063 = 1,500,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,274x = 1,500,063 × 1,500,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,274x = 2,250,189,003,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,250,189,003,969/963,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,335,980.21
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