Finding the Third Proportional to 652,108 and 1,374,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,108 and 1,374,956 is: 2,899,065.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,108 : 1,374,956 = 1,374,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,108/1,374,956 = 1,374,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,108x = 1,374,956 × 1,374,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,108x = 1,890,504,001,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,890,504,001,936/652,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,899,065.80
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