Finding the Third Proportional to 963,600 and 1,498,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,600 and 1,498,776 is: 2,331,184.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,600 : 1,498,776 = 1,498,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,600/1,498,776 = 1,498,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,600x = 1,498,776 × 1,498,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,600x = 2,246,329,498,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,246,329,498,176/963,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,331,184.62
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