Finding the Third Proportional to 650,943 and 1,407,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,943 and 1,407,165 is: 3,041,915.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,943 : 1,407,165 = 1,407,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,943/1,407,165 = 1,407,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,943x = 1,407,165 × 1,407,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,943x = 1,980,113,337,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,980,113,337,225/650,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,041,915.09
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