Finding the Third Proportional to 651,312 and 1,372,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,312 and 1,372,608 is: 2,892,703.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,312 : 1,372,608 = 1,372,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,312/1,372,608 = 1,372,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,312x = 1,372,608 × 1,372,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,312x = 1,884,052,721,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,884,052,721,664/651,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,892,703.84
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