Finding the Third Proportional to 412,556 and 656,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 412,556 and 656,457 is: 1,044,551.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
412,556 : 656,457 = 656,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
412,556/656,457 = 656,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
412,556x = 656,457 × 656,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
412,556x = 430,935,792,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 430,935,792,849/412,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,551.03
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