Finding the Third Proportional to 968,850 and 1,512,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,850 and 1,512,135 is: 2,360,068.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,850 : 1,512,135 = 1,512,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,850/1,512,135 = 1,512,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,850x = 1,512,135 × 1,512,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,850x = 2,286,552,258,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,286,552,258,225/968,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,360,068.39
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