Finding the Third Proportional to 654,536 and 1,412,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,536 and 1,412,347 is: 3,047,539.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,536 : 1,412,347 = 1,412,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,536/1,412,347 = 1,412,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,536x = 1,412,347 × 1,412,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,536x = 1,994,724,048,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,724,048,409/654,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,047,539.09
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