Finding the Third Proportional to 967,416 and 1,525,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,416 and 1,525,320 is: 2,404,964.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,416 : 1,525,320 = 1,525,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,416/1,525,320 = 1,525,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,416x = 1,525,320 × 1,525,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,416x = 2,326,601,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,326,601,102,400/967,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,964.46
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