Finding the Third Proportional to 650,574 and 1,015,209
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,574 and 1,015,209 is: 1,584,215.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,574 : 1,015,209 = 1,015,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,574/1,015,209 = 1,015,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,574x = 1,015,209 × 1,015,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,574x = 1,030,649,313,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,649,313,681/650,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,584,215.34
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