Finding the Third Proportional to 649,014 and 1,420,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,014 and 1,420,377 is: 3,108,516.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,014 : 1,420,377 = 1,420,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,014/1,420,377 = 1,420,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,014x = 1,420,377 × 1,420,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,014x = 2,017,470,822,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,470,822,129/649,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,108,516.65
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