Finding the Third Proportional to 970,682 and 1,469,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 970,682 and 1,469,603 is: 2,224,964.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970,682 : 1,469,603 = 1,469,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970,682/1,469,603 = 1,469,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970,682x = 1,469,603 × 1,469,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970,682x = 2,159,732,977,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,732,977,609/970,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,964.49
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