Finding the Third Proportional to 968,716 and 1,329,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,716 and 1,329,782 is: 1,825,426.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,716 : 1,329,782 = 1,329,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,716/1,329,782 = 1,329,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,716x = 1,329,782 × 1,329,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,716x = 1,768,320,167,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,320,167,524/968,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,426.82
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