Finding the Third Proportional to 650,649 and 1,380,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,649 and 1,380,027 is: 2,927,038.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,649 : 1,380,027 = 1,380,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,649/1,380,027 = 1,380,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,649x = 1,380,027 × 1,380,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,649x = 1,904,474,520,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,904,474,520,729/650,649 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,927,038.27
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