Finding the Third Proportional to 654,542 and 1,412,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,542 and 1,412,368 is: 3,047,601.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,542 : 1,412,368 = 1,412,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,542/1,412,368 = 1,412,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,542x = 1,412,368 × 1,412,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,542x = 1,994,783,367,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,783,367,424/654,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,047,601.78
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