Finding the Third Proportional to 951,628 and 1,291,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,628 and 1,291,799 is: 1,753,568.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,628 : 1,291,799 = 1,291,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,628/1,291,799 = 1,291,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,628x = 1,291,799 × 1,291,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,628x = 1,668,744,656,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,668,744,656,401/951,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,568.26
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