Finding the Third Proportional to 650,894 and 1,007,747
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,894 and 1,007,747 is: 1,560,244.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,894 : 1,007,747 = 1,007,747 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,894/1,007,747 = 1,007,747/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,894x = 1,007,747 × 1,007,747 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,894x = 1,015,554,016,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,554,016,009/650,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,560,244.86
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