Finding the Third Proportional to 952,454 and 1,297,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,454 and 1,297,065 is: 1,766,361.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,454 : 1,297,065 = 1,297,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,454/1,297,065 = 1,297,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,454x = 1,297,065 × 1,297,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,454x = 1,682,377,614,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,377,614,225/952,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,361.02
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