Finding the Third Proportional to 954,880 and 1,292,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,880 and 1,292,256 is: 1,748,832.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,880 : 1,292,256 = 1,292,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,880/1,292,256 = 1,292,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,880x = 1,292,256 × 1,292,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,880x = 1,669,925,569,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,925,569,536/954,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,748,832.91
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