Finding the Third Proportional to 954,882 and 1,292,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,882 and 1,292,259 is: 1,748,837.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,882 : 1,292,259 = 1,292,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,882/1,292,259 = 1,292,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,882x = 1,292,259 × 1,292,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,882x = 1,669,933,323,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,669,933,323,081/954,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,748,837.37
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