Finding the Third Proportional to 649,820 and 1,351,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,820 and 1,351,642 is: 2,811,449.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,820 : 1,351,642 = 1,351,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,820/1,351,642 = 1,351,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,820x = 1,351,642 × 1,351,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,820x = 1,826,936,096,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,936,096,164/649,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,811,449.47
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