Finding the Third Proportional to 967,572 and 1,451,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,572 and 1,451,722 is: 2,178,129.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,572 : 1,451,722 = 1,451,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,572/1,451,722 = 1,451,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,572x = 1,451,722 × 1,451,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,572x = 2,107,496,765,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,107,496,765,284/967,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,129.14
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