Finding the Third Proportional to 650,468 and 1,001,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,468 and 1,001,065 is: 1,540,630.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,468 : 1,001,065 = 1,001,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,468/1,001,065 = 1,001,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,468x = 1,001,065 × 1,001,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,468x = 1,002,131,134,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,131,134,225/650,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,630.95
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