Finding the Third Proportional to 973,306 and 1,301,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,306 and 1,301,927 is: 1,741,501.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,306 : 1,301,927 = 1,301,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,306/1,301,927 = 1,301,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,306x = 1,301,927 × 1,301,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,306x = 1,695,013,913,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,695,013,913,329/973,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,741,501.56
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