Finding the Third Proportional to 951,236 and 1,304,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,236 and 1,304,382 is: 1,788,633.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,236 : 1,304,382 = 1,304,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,236/1,304,382 = 1,304,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,236x = 1,304,382 × 1,304,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,236x = 1,701,412,401,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,412,401,924/951,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,633.32
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