Finding the Third Proportional to 967,684 and 1,504,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,684 and 1,504,518 is: 2,339,166.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,684 : 1,504,518 = 1,504,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,684/1,504,518 = 1,504,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,684x = 1,504,518 × 1,504,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,684x = 2,263,574,412,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,263,574,412,324/967,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,339,166.93
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