Finding the Third Proportional to 650,332 and 1,000,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,332 and 1,000,862 is: 1,540,328.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,332 : 1,000,862 = 1,000,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,332/1,000,862 = 1,000,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,332x = 1,000,862 × 1,000,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,332x = 1,001,724,743,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,001,724,743,044/650,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,328.24
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