Finding the Third Proportional to 649,832 and 1,449,080.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,832 and 1,449,080.25 is: 3,231,348.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,832 : 1,449,080.25 = 1,449,080.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,832/1,449,080.25 = 1,449,080.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,832x = 1,449,080.25 × 1,449,080.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,832x = 2,099,833,570,940.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,099,833,570,940.06/649,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,231,348.37
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