Finding the Third Proportional to 951,308 and 1,392,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,308 and 1,392,828 is: 2,039,265.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,308 : 1,392,828 = 1,392,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,308/1,392,828 = 1,392,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,308x = 1,392,828 × 1,392,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,308x = 1,939,969,837,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,939,969,837,584/951,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,265.77
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