Finding the Third Proportional to 649,080 and 1,422,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,080 and 1,422,711 is: 3,118,423.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,080 : 1,422,711 = 1,422,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,080/1,422,711 = 1,422,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,080x = 1,422,711 × 1,422,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,080x = 2,024,106,589,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,024,106,589,521/649,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,118,423.91
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