Finding the Third Proportional to 654,246 and 1,332,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,246 and 1,332,549 is: 2,714,096.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,246 : 1,332,549 = 1,332,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,246/1,332,549 = 1,332,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,246x = 1,332,549 × 1,332,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,246x = 1,775,686,837,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,775,686,837,401/654,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,714,096.59
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