Finding the Third Proportional to 964,966 and 1,419,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 964,966 and 1,419,381 is: 2,087,785.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964,966 : 1,419,381 = 1,419,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964,966/1,419,381 = 1,419,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964,966x = 1,419,381 × 1,419,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964,966x = 2,014,642,423,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,642,423,161/964,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,087,785.91
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