Finding the Third Proportional to 650,466 and 1,001,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,466 and 1,001,062 is: 1,540,626.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,466 : 1,001,062 = 1,001,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,466/1,001,062 = 1,001,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,466x = 1,001,062 × 1,001,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,466x = 1,002,125,127,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,125,127,844/650,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,626.46
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