Finding the Third Proportional to 952,476 and 1,297,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,476 and 1,297,092 is: 1,766,393.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,476 : 1,297,092 = 1,297,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,476/1,297,092 = 1,297,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,476x = 1,297,092 × 1,297,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,476x = 1,682,447,656,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,682,447,656,464/952,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,766,393.75
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