Finding the Third Proportional to 972,660 and 1,455,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 972,660 and 1,455,102 is: 2,176,836.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,660 : 1,455,102 = 1,455,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,660/1,455,102 = 1,455,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,660x = 1,455,102 × 1,455,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,660x = 2,117,321,830,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,321,830,404/972,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,176,836.54
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