Finding the Third Proportional to 650,556 and 1,409,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 650,556 and 1,409,712 is: 3,054,753.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
650,556 : 1,409,712 = 1,409,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
650,556/1,409,712 = 1,409,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
650,556x = 1,409,712 × 1,409,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
650,556x = 1,987,287,922,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,987,287,922,944/650,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,054,753.05
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