Finding the Third Proportional to 916,954 and 1,266,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 916,954 and 1,266,975 is: 1,750,606.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
916,954 : 1,266,975 = 1,266,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
916,954/1,266,975 = 1,266,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
916,954x = 1,266,975 × 1,266,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
916,954x = 1,605,225,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,605,225,650,625/916,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,750,606.52
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