Finding the Third Proportional to 951,271 and 1,392,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,271 and 1,392,778 is: 2,039,198.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,271 : 1,392,778 = 1,392,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,271/1,392,778 = 1,392,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,271x = 1,392,778 × 1,392,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,271x = 1,939,830,557,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,830,557,284/951,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,198.67
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