Finding the Third Proportional to 652,584 and 1,340,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,584 and 1,340,304 is: 2,752,771.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,584 : 1,340,304 = 1,340,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,584/1,340,304 = 1,340,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,584x = 1,340,304 × 1,340,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,584x = 1,796,414,812,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,796,414,812,416/652,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,752,771.77
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