Finding the Third Proportional to 967,248 and 1,502,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,248 and 1,502,768 is: 2,334,780.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,248 : 1,502,768 = 1,502,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,248/1,502,768 = 1,502,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,248x = 1,502,768 × 1,502,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,248x = 2,258,311,661,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,258,311,661,824/967,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,334,780.39
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