Finding the Third Proportional to 951,622 and 1,291,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,622 and 1,291,790 is: 1,753,554.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,622 : 1,291,790 = 1,291,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,622/1,291,790 = 1,291,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,622x = 1,291,790 × 1,291,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,622x = 1,668,721,404,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,668,721,404,100/951,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,554.88
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