Finding the Third Proportional to 955,260 and 1,298,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,260 and 1,298,019 is: 1,763,764.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,260 : 1,298,019 = 1,298,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,260/1,298,019 = 1,298,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,260x = 1,298,019 × 1,298,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,260x = 1,684,853,324,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,684,853,324,361/955,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,763,764.13
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