Finding the Third Proportional to 652,058 and 1,382,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,058 and 1,382,620 is: 2,931,699.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,058 : 1,382,620 = 1,382,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,058/1,382,620 = 1,382,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,058x = 1,382,620 × 1,382,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,058x = 1,911,638,064,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,638,064,400/652,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,931,699.43
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