Finding the Third Proportional to 952,386 and 1,293,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,386 and 1,293,443 is: 1,756,635.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,386 : 1,293,443 = 1,293,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,386/1,293,443 = 1,293,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,386x = 1,293,443 × 1,293,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,386x = 1,672,994,794,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,672,994,794,249/952,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,635.22
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