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Finding the Third Proportional to 952,758 and 1,354,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 952,758 and 1,354,266 is: 1,924,976.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,758 : 1,354,266 = 1,354,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,758/1,354,266 = 1,354,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,758x = 1,354,266 × 1,354,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,758x = 1,834,036,398,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,036,398,756/952,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924,976.12

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