Finding the Third Proportional to 652,454 and 1,437,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,454 and 1,437,358 is: 3,166,503.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,454 : 1,437,358 = 1,437,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,454/1,437,358 = 1,437,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,454x = 1,437,358 × 1,437,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,454x = 2,065,998,020,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,065,998,020,164/652,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,166,503.72
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