Finding the Third Proportional to 651,206 and 1,018,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,206 and 1,018,479 is: 1,592,889.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,206 : 1,018,479 = 1,018,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,206/1,018,479 = 1,018,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,206x = 1,018,479 × 1,018,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,206x = 1,037,299,473,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,299,473,441/651,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,592,889.92
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