Finding the Third Proportional to 652,896 and 1,384,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,896 and 1,384,176 is: 2,934,530.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,896 : 1,384,176 = 1,384,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,896/1,384,176 = 1,384,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,896x = 1,384,176 × 1,384,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,896x = 1,915,943,198,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,915,943,198,976/652,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,530.46
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