Finding the Third Proportional to 973,324 and 1,301,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,324 and 1,301,964 is: 1,741,568.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,324 : 1,301,964 = 1,301,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,324/1,301,964 = 1,301,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,324x = 1,301,964 × 1,301,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,324x = 1,695,110,257,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,695,110,257,296/973,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,741,568.33
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