Finding the Third Proportional to 951,262 and 1,304,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,262 and 1,304,410 is: 1,788,661.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,262 : 1,304,410 = 1,304,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,262/1,304,410 = 1,304,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,262x = 1,304,410 × 1,304,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,262x = 1,701,485,448,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,485,448,100/951,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,661.22
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