Finding the Third Proportional to 967,251 and 1,495,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,251 and 1,495,341 is: 2,311,752.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,251 : 1,495,341 = 1,495,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,251/1,495,341 = 1,495,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,251x = 1,495,341 × 1,495,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,251x = 2,236,044,706,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,044,706,281/967,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,311,752.28
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