Finding the Third Proportional to 651,288 and 1,412,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,288 and 1,412,400 is: 3,062,967.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,288 : 1,412,400 = 1,412,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,288/1,412,400 = 1,412,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,288x = 1,412,400 × 1,412,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,288x = 1,994,873,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,873,760,000/651,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,062,967.17
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