Finding the Third Proportional to 649,884 and 1,010,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,884 and 1,010,265 is: 1,570,488.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,884 : 1,010,265 = 1,010,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,884/1,010,265 = 1,010,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,884x = 1,010,265 × 1,010,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,884x = 1,020,635,370,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,635,370,225/649,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,570,488.53
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