Finding the Third Proportional to 656,214 and 1,403,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,214 and 1,403,424 is: 3,001,458.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,214 : 1,403,424 = 1,403,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,214/1,403,424 = 1,403,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,214x = 1,403,424 × 1,403,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,214x = 1,969,598,923,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,969,598,923,776/656,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,001,458.25
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