Finding the Third Proportional to 652,974 and 1,372,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,974 and 1,372,047 is: 2,882,983.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,974 : 1,372,047 = 1,372,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,974/1,372,047 = 1,372,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,974x = 1,372,047 × 1,372,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,974x = 1,882,512,970,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,512,970,209/652,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,882,983.04
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