Finding the Third Proportional to 656,140 and 1,364,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,140 and 1,364,671 is: 2,838,307.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,140 : 1,364,671 = 1,364,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,140/1,364,671 = 1,364,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,140x = 1,364,671 × 1,364,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,140x = 1,862,326,938,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,862,326,938,241/656,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,307.28
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