Finding the Third Proportional to 951,234 and 1,304,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,234 and 1,304,379 is: 1,788,628.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,234 : 1,304,379 = 1,304,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,234/1,304,379 = 1,304,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,234x = 1,304,379 × 1,304,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,234x = 1,701,404,575,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,404,575,641/951,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,628.85
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