Finding the Third Proportional to 952,214 and 1,263,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,214 and 1,263,729 is: 1,677,155.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,214 : 1,263,729 = 1,263,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,214/1,263,729 = 1,263,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,214x = 1,263,729 × 1,263,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,214x = 1,597,010,985,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,597,010,985,441/952,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,677,155.54
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