Finding the Third Proportional to 954,906 and 1,297,642.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,906 and 1,297,642.50 is: 1,763,394.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,906 : 1,297,642.50 = 1,297,642.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,906/1,297,642.50 = 1,297,642.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,906x = 1,297,642.50 × 1,297,642.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,906x = 1,683,876,057,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,683,876,057,806.25/954,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,394.57
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