Finding the Third Proportional to 414,786 and 659,538.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,786 and 659,538.75 is: 1,048,712.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,786 : 659,538.75 = 659,538.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,786/659,538.75 = 659,538.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,786x = 659,538.75 × 659,538.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,786x = 434,991,362,751.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,991,362,751.56/414,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,048,712.74
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