Finding the Third Proportional to 651,251 and 1,388,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,251 and 1,388,524 is: 2,960,454.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,251 : 1,388,524 = 1,388,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,251/1,388,524 = 1,388,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,251x = 1,388,524 × 1,388,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,251x = 1,927,998,898,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,927,998,898,576/651,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,960,454.42
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