Finding the Third Proportional to 656,164 and 1,430,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,164 and 1,430,912 is: 3,120,422.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,164 : 1,430,912 = 1,430,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,164/1,430,912 = 1,430,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,164x = 1,430,912 × 1,430,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,164x = 2,047,509,151,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,047,509,151,744/656,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,120,422.87
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