Finding the Third Proportional to 967,576 and 1,451,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,576 and 1,451,729 is: 2,178,141.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,576 : 1,451,729 = 1,451,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,576/1,451,729 = 1,451,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,576x = 1,451,729 × 1,451,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,576x = 2,107,517,089,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,107,517,089,441/967,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,141.14
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