Finding the Third Proportional to 652,044 and 1,382,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,044 and 1,382,592 is: 2,931,643.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,044 : 1,382,592 = 1,382,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,044/1,382,592 = 1,382,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,044x = 1,382,592 × 1,382,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,044x = 1,911,560,638,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,560,638,464/652,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,643.63
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