Finding the Third Proportional to 951,630 and 1,291,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,630 and 1,291,802 is: 1,753,572.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,630 : 1,291,802 = 1,291,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,630/1,291,802 = 1,291,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,630x = 1,291,802 × 1,291,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,630x = 1,668,752,407,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,668,752,407,204/951,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,572.72
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