Finding the Third Proportional to 652,048 and 1,346,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,048 and 1,346,000 is: 2,778,500.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,048 : 1,346,000 = 1,346,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,048/1,346,000 = 1,346,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,048x = 1,346,000 × 1,346,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,048x = 1,811,716,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,811,716,000,000/652,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,778,500.97
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