Finding the Third Proportional to 650,772 and 1,450,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,772 and 1,450,953 is: 3,235,026.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,772 : 1,450,953 = 1,450,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,772/1,450,953 = 1,450,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,772x = 1,450,953 × 1,450,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,772x = 2,105,264,608,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,105,264,608,209/650,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,026.41
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