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Finding the Third Proportional to 951,266 and 1,392,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 951,266 and 1,392,771 is: 2,039,188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,266 : 1,392,771 = 1,392,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,266/1,392,771 = 1,392,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,266x = 1,392,771 × 1,392,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,266x = 1,939,811,058,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,811,058,441/951,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039,188.89

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