Finding the Third Proportional to 968,818 and 1,512,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,818 and 1,512,094 is: 2,360,018.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,818 : 1,512,094 = 1,512,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,818/1,512,094 = 1,512,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,818x = 1,512,094 × 1,512,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,818x = 2,286,428,264,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,286,428,264,836/968,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,360,018.36
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