Finding the Third Proportional to 651,242 and 1,388,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,242 and 1,388,506 is: 2,960,418.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,242 : 1,388,506 = 1,388,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,242/1,388,506 = 1,388,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,242x = 1,388,506 × 1,388,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,242x = 1,927,948,912,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,948,912,036/651,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,960,418.57
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