Finding the Third Proportional to 967,688 and 1,504,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,688 and 1,504,524 is: 2,339,175.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,688 : 1,504,524 = 1,504,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,688/1,504,524 = 1,504,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,688x = 1,504,524 × 1,504,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,688x = 2,263,592,466,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,263,592,466,576/967,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,339,175.92
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