Finding the Third Proportional to 650,928 and 1,371,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,928 and 1,371,840 is: 2,891,172.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,928 : 1,371,840 = 1,371,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,928/1,371,840 = 1,371,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,928x = 1,371,840 × 1,371,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,928x = 1,881,944,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,881,944,985,600/650,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,891,172.27
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