Finding the Third Proportional to 951,250 and 1,304,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,250 and 1,304,395 is: 1,788,642.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,250 : 1,304,395 = 1,304,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,250/1,304,395 = 1,304,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,250x = 1,304,395 × 1,304,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,250x = 1,701,446,316,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,446,316,025/951,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,642.64
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