Finding the Third Proportional to 952,176 and 1,305,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,176 and 1,305,648 is: 1,790,337.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,176 : 1,305,648 = 1,305,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,176/1,305,648 = 1,305,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,176x = 1,305,648 × 1,305,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,176x = 1,704,716,699,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,704,716,699,904/952,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,790,337.82
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