Finding the Third Proportional to 952,554 and 1,293,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,554 and 1,293,675 is: 1,756,955.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,554 : 1,293,675 = 1,293,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,554/1,293,675 = 1,293,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,554x = 1,293,675 × 1,293,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,554x = 1,673,595,005,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,673,595,005,625/952,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,756,955.52
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