Finding the Third Proportional to 649,984 and 1,449,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 649,984 and 1,449,338 is: 3,231,742.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
649,984 : 1,449,338 = 1,449,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
649,984/1,449,338 = 1,449,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
649,984x = 1,449,338 × 1,449,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
649,984x = 2,100,580,638,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,100,580,638,244/649,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,231,742.07
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