Finding the Third Proportional to 655,098 and 1,388,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,098 and 1,388,937 is: 2,944,820.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,098 : 1,388,937 = 1,388,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,098/1,388,937 = 1,388,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,098x = 1,388,937 × 1,388,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,098x = 1,929,145,989,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,929,145,989,969/655,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,820.45
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