Finding the Third Proportional to 950,444 and 1,256,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,444 and 1,256,314 is: 1,660,618.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,444 : 1,256,314 = 1,256,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,444/1,256,314 = 1,256,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,444x = 1,256,314 × 1,256,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,444x = 1,578,324,866,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,578,324,866,596/950,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,660,618.48
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