Finding the Third Proportional to 652,500 and 1,437,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,500 and 1,437,444 is: 3,166,659.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,500 : 1,437,444 = 1,437,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,500/1,437,444 = 1,437,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,500x = 1,437,444 × 1,437,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,500x = 2,066,245,253,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,066,245,253,136/652,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,166,659.39
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