Finding the Third Proportional to 950,540 and 1,291,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,540 and 1,291,348 is: 1,754,349.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,540 : 1,291,348 = 1,291,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,540/1,291,348 = 1,291,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,540x = 1,291,348 × 1,291,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,540x = 1,667,579,657,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,667,579,657,104/950,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,754,349.80
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