Finding the Third Proportional to 652,264 and 1,420,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,264 and 1,420,316 is: 3,092,762.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,264 : 1,420,316 = 1,420,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,264/1,420,316 = 1,420,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,264x = 1,420,316 × 1,420,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,264x = 2,017,297,539,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,017,297,539,856/652,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,092,762.35
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