Finding the Third Proportional to 652,266 and 1,322,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,266 and 1,322,973 is: 2,683,349.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,266 : 1,322,973 = 1,322,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,266/1,322,973 = 1,322,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,266x = 1,322,973 × 1,322,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,266x = 1,750,257,558,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,257,558,729/652,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,683,349.37
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