Finding the Third Proportional to 656,297.44 and 1,424,633.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,297.44 and 1,424,633.06 is: 3,092,468.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,297.44 : 1,424,633.06 = 1,424,633.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,297.44/1,424,633.06 = 1,424,633.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,297.44x = 1,424,633.06 × 1,424,633.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,297.44x = 2,029,579,362,768.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,029,579,362,768.13/656,297.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,092,468.82
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