Finding the Third Proportional to 963,423 and 1,481,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,423 and 1,481,427 is: 2,277,946.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,423 : 1,481,427 = 1,481,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,423/1,481,427 = 1,481,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,423x = 1,481,427 × 1,481,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,423x = 2,194,625,956,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,194,625,956,329/963,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,277,946.40
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