Finding the Third Proportional to 945,424 and 1,273,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,424 and 1,273,778 is: 1,716,172.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,424 : 1,273,778 = 1,273,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,424/1,273,778 = 1,273,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,424x = 1,273,778 × 1,273,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,424x = 1,622,510,393,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,622,510,393,284/945,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,716,172.21
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