Finding the Third Proportional to 651,256 and 1,407,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,256 and 1,407,811 is: 3,043,245.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,256 : 1,407,811 = 1,407,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,256/1,407,811 = 1,407,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,256x = 1,407,811 × 1,407,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,256x = 1,981,931,811,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,981,931,811,721/651,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,043,245.38
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