Finding the Third Proportional to 952,392 and 1,296,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,392 and 1,296,972 is: 1,766,222.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,392 : 1,296,972 = 1,296,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,392/1,296,972 = 1,296,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,392x = 1,296,972 × 1,296,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,392x = 1,682,136,368,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,136,368,784/952,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,222.70
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