Finding the Third Proportional to 651,908 and 1,037,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,908 and 1,037,315 is: 1,650,574.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,908 : 1,037,315 = 1,037,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,908/1,037,315 = 1,037,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,908x = 1,037,315 × 1,037,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,908x = 1,076,022,409,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,076,022,409,225/651,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,574.02
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