Finding the Third Proportional to 652,214 and 1,412,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 652,214 and 1,412,986 is: 3,061,156.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
652,214 : 1,412,986 = 1,412,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
652,214/1,412,986 = 1,412,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
652,214x = 1,412,986 × 1,412,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
652,214x = 1,996,529,436,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,996,529,436,196/652,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,061,156.98
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