Finding the Third Proportional to 655,060 and 1,425,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,060 and 1,425,450 is: 3,101,865.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,060 : 1,425,450 = 1,425,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,060/1,425,450 = 1,425,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,060x = 1,425,450 × 1,425,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,060x = 2,031,907,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,031,907,702,500/655,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,101,865.02
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