Finding the Third Proportional to 655,476 and 1,430,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,476 and 1,430,108 is: 3,120,188.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,476 : 1,430,108 = 1,430,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,476/1,430,108 = 1,430,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,476x = 1,430,108 × 1,430,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,476x = 2,045,208,891,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,208,891,664/655,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,120,188.83
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