Finding the Third Proportional to 654,285 and 1,408,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,285 and 1,408,794 is: 3,033,388.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,285 : 1,408,794 = 1,408,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,285/1,408,794 = 1,408,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,285x = 1,408,794 × 1,408,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,285x = 1,984,700,534,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,700,534,436/654,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033,388.41
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