Finding the Third Proportional to 650,554 and 1,409,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,554 and 1,409,708 is: 3,054,745.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,554 : 1,409,708 = 1,409,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,554/1,409,708 = 1,409,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,554x = 1,409,708 × 1,409,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,554x = 1,987,276,645,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,987,276,645,264/650,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,054,745.10
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