Finding the Third Proportional to 650,336 and 1,000,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,336 and 1,000,868 is: 1,540,337.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,336 : 1,000,868 = 1,000,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,336/1,000,868 = 1,000,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,336x = 1,000,868 × 1,000,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,336x = 1,001,736,753,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,001,736,753,424/650,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,337.23
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