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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916,954 : 1,266,975 = 1,266,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916,954/1,266,975 = 1,266,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916,954x = 1,266,975 × 1,266,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916,954x = 1,605,225,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,225,650,625/916,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750,606.52

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