Finding the Third Proportional to 972,654 and 1,455,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 972,654 and 1,455,093 is: 2,176,823.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,654 : 1,455,093 = 1,455,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,654/1,455,093 = 1,455,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,654x = 1,455,093 × 1,455,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,654x = 2,117,295,638,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,295,638,649/972,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,176,823.04
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