Finding the Third Proportional to 651,052 and 1,426,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,052 and 1,426,232 is: 3,124,385.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,052 : 1,426,232 = 1,426,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,052/1,426,232 = 1,426,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,052x = 1,426,232 × 1,426,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,052x = 2,034,137,717,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,034,137,717,824/651,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,124,385.94
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