Finding the Third Proportional to 651,387 and 1,435,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,387 and 1,435,293 is: 3,162,583.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,387 : 1,435,293 = 1,435,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,387/1,435,293 = 1,435,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,387x = 1,435,293 × 1,435,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,387x = 2,060,065,995,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,060,065,995,849/651,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,162,583.83
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