Finding the Third Proportional to 654,292 and 1,408,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,292 and 1,408,807 is: 3,033,411.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,292 : 1,408,807 = 1,408,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,292/1,408,807 = 1,408,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,292x = 1,408,807 × 1,408,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,292x = 1,984,737,163,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,737,163,249/654,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033,411.94
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