Finding the Third Proportional to 967,480 and 2,259,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,480 and 2,259,230 is: 5,275,685.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,480 : 2,259,230 = 2,259,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,480/2,259,230 = 2,259,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,480x = 2,259,230 × 2,259,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,480x = 5,104,120,192,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,104,120,192,900/967,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,275,685.48
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