Finding the Third Proportional to 951,252 and 1,304,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,252 and 1,304,398 is: 1,788,647.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,252 : 1,304,398 = 1,304,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,252/1,304,398 = 1,304,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,252x = 1,304,398 × 1,304,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,252x = 1,701,454,142,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,454,142,404/951,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,647.11
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