Finding the Third Proportional to 964,724 and 1,419,141
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Solution
The third proportional to 964,724 and 1,419,141 is: 2,087,603.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964,724 : 1,419,141 = 1,419,141 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964,724/1,419,141 = 1,419,141/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964,724x = 1,419,141 × 1,419,141 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964,724x = 2,013,961,177,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,013,961,177,881/964,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,603.48
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