Finding the Third Proportional to 655,088 and 1,388,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,088 and 1,388,910 is: 2,944,750.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,088 : 1,388,910 = 1,388,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,088/1,388,910 = 1,388,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,088x = 1,388,910 × 1,388,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,088x = 1,929,070,988,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,929,070,988,100/655,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,750.92
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