Finding the Third Proportional to 951,248 and 1,304,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,248 and 1,304,392 is: 1,788,638.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,248 : 1,304,392 = 1,304,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,248/1,304,392 = 1,304,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,248x = 1,304,392 × 1,304,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,248x = 1,701,438,489,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,438,489,664/951,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,638.18
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