Finding the Third Proportional to 650,516 and 1,001,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,516 and 1,001,140 is: 1,540,748.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,516 : 1,001,140 = 1,001,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,516/1,001,140 = 1,001,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,516x = 1,001,140 × 1,001,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,516x = 1,002,281,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,281,299,600/650,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,540,748.11
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