Finding the Third Proportional to 652,979 and 1,372,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,979 and 1,372,057 is: 2,883,002.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,979 : 1,372,057 = 1,372,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,979/1,372,057 = 1,372,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,979x = 1,372,057 × 1,372,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,979x = 1,882,540,411,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,540,411,249/652,979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,883,002.99
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