Finding the Third Proportional to 951,389 and 1,304,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,389 and 1,304,610 is: 1,788,970.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,389 : 1,304,610 = 1,304,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,389/1,304,610 = 1,304,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,389x = 1,304,610 × 1,304,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,389x = 1,702,007,252,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,702,007,252,100/951,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,788,970.92
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