Finding the Third Proportional to 651,944 and 1,374,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 651,944 and 1,374,682 is: 2,898,639.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,944 : 1,374,682 = 1,374,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,944/1,374,682 = 1,374,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,944x = 1,374,682 × 1,374,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,944x = 1,889,750,601,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,889,750,601,124/651,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,639.46
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