Finding the Third Proportional to 650,558 and 1,015,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,558 and 1,015,183 is: 1,584,173.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,558 : 1,015,183 = 1,015,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,558/1,015,183 = 1,015,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,558x = 1,015,183 × 1,015,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,558x = 1,030,596,523,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,596,523,489/650,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,584,173.16
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