Finding the Third Proportional to 970,688 and 1,469,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 970,688 and 1,469,609 is: 2,224,968.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970,688 : 1,469,609 = 1,469,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970,688/1,469,609 = 1,469,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970,688x = 1,469,609 × 1,469,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970,688x = 2,159,750,612,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,750,612,881/970,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,968.90
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