Finding the Third Proportional to 968,760 and 1,453,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,760 and 1,453,464 is: 2,180,682.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,760 : 1,453,464 = 1,453,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,760/1,453,464 = 1,453,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,760x = 1,453,464 × 1,453,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,760x = 2,112,557,599,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,112,557,599,296/968,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,180,682.11
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