Finding the Third Proportional to 651,364 and 1,435,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,364 and 1,435,247 is: 3,162,492.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,364 : 1,435,247 = 1,435,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,364/1,435,247 = 1,435,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,364x = 1,435,247 × 1,435,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,364x = 2,059,933,951,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,059,933,951,009/651,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,162,492.79
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