Finding the Third Proportional to 655,122 and 1,388,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,122 and 1,388,977 is: 2,944,882.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,122 : 1,388,977 = 1,388,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,122/1,388,977 = 1,388,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,122x = 1,388,977 × 1,388,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,122x = 1,929,257,106,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,929,257,106,529/655,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,944,882.18
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