Finding the Third Proportional to 945,415 and 1,273,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,415 and 1,273,764 is: 1,716,150.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,415 : 1,273,764 = 1,273,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,415/1,273,764 = 1,273,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,415x = 1,273,764 × 1,273,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,415x = 1,622,474,727,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,474,727,696/945,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,150.82
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