Finding the Third Proportional to 655,995 and 1,440,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,995 and 1,440,402 is: 3,162,764.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,995 : 1,440,402 = 1,440,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,995/1,440,402 = 1,440,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,995x = 1,440,402 × 1,440,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,995x = 2,074,757,921,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,074,757,921,604/655,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,162,764.84
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