Finding the Third Proportional to 651,160 and 1,407,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,160 and 1,407,591 is: 3,042,742.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,160 : 1,407,591 = 1,407,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,160/1,407,591 = 1,407,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,160x = 1,407,591 × 1,407,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,160x = 1,981,312,423,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,981,312,423,281/651,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,742.83
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