Finding the Third Proportional to 654,592 and 1,437,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 654,592 and 1,437,824 is: 3,158,208.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
654,592 : 1,437,824 = 1,437,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
654,592/1,437,824 = 1,437,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
654,592x = 1,437,824 × 1,437,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
654,592x = 2,067,337,854,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,067,337,854,976/654,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,158,208.25
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