Finding the Third Proportional to 968,724 and 1,329,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,724 and 1,329,794 is: 1,825,444.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,724 : 1,329,794 = 1,329,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,724/1,329,794 = 1,329,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,724x = 1,329,794 × 1,329,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,724x = 1,768,352,082,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,768,352,082,436/968,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,825,444.69
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