Finding the Third Proportional to 968,712 and 1,329,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,712 and 1,329,777 is: 1,825,420.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,712 : 1,329,777 = 1,329,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,712/1,329,777 = 1,329,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,712x = 1,329,777 × 1,329,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,712x = 1,768,306,869,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,306,869,729/968,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,420.63
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