Finding the Third Proportional to 952,560 and 1,312,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,560 and 1,312,200 is: 1,807,622.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,560 : 1,312,200 = 1,312,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,560/1,312,200 = 1,312,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,560x = 1,312,200 × 1,312,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,560x = 1,721,868,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,721,868,840,000/952,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,807,622.45
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