Finding the Third Proportional to 652,433 and 1,433,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,433 and 1,433,170 is: 3,148,179.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,433 : 1,433,170 = 1,433,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,433/1,433,170 = 1,433,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,433x = 1,433,170 × 1,433,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,433x = 2,053,976,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,053,976,248,900/652,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,148,179.58
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