Finding the Third Proportional to 951,060 and 1,295,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,060 and 1,295,343 is: 1,764,256.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,060 : 1,295,343 = 1,295,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,060/1,295,343 = 1,295,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,060x = 1,295,343 × 1,295,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,060x = 1,677,913,487,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,677,913,487,649/951,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,764,256.19
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