Finding the Third Proportional to 954,918 and 1,297,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,918 and 1,297,660.50 is: 1,763,421.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,918 : 1,297,660.50 = 1,297,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,918/1,297,660.50 = 1,297,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,918x = 1,297,660.50 × 1,297,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,918x = 1,683,922,773,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,683,922,773,260.25/954,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,421.33
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