Finding the Third Proportional to 654,320 and 1,411,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,320 and 1,411,749 is: 3,045,964.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,320 : 1,411,749 = 1,411,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,320/1,411,749 = 1,411,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,320x = 1,411,749 × 1,411,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,320x = 1,993,035,239,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,993,035,239,001/654,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,045,964.11
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