Finding the Third Proportional to 967,574 and 1,451,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,574 and 1,451,726 is: 2,178,136.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,574 : 1,451,726 = 1,451,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,574/1,451,726 = 1,451,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,574x = 1,451,726 × 1,451,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,574x = 2,107,508,379,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,107,508,379,076/967,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,136.64
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