Finding the Third Proportional to 652,310 and 1,322,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,310 and 1,322,969 is: 2,683,152.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,310 : 1,322,969 = 1,322,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,310/1,322,969 = 1,322,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,310x = 1,322,969 × 1,322,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,310x = 1,750,246,974,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,750,246,974,961/652,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,683,152.14
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