Finding the Third Proportional to 650,634 and 1,001,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,634 and 1,001,316 is: 1,541,010.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,634 : 1,001,316 = 1,001,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,634/1,001,316 = 1,001,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,634x = 1,001,316 × 1,001,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,634x = 1,002,633,731,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,633,731,856/650,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,541,010.36
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