Finding the Third Proportional to 656,452 and 1,413,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,452 and 1,413,343 is: 3,042,931.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,452 : 1,413,343 = 1,413,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,452/1,413,343 = 1,413,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,452x = 1,413,343 × 1,413,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,452x = 1,997,538,435,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,538,435,649/656,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,931.45
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