Finding the Third Proportional to 651,940 and 1,037,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,940 and 1,037,310 is: 1,650,477.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,940 : 1,037,310 = 1,037,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,940/1,037,310 = 1,037,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,940x = 1,037,310 × 1,037,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,940x = 1,076,012,036,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,076,012,036,100/651,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,477.09
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