Finding the Third Proportional to 656,468 and 1,413,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,468 and 1,413,376 is: 3,042,999.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,468 : 1,413,376 = 1,413,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,468/1,413,376 = 1,413,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,468x = 1,413,376 × 1,413,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,468x = 1,997,631,717,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,631,717,376/656,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,999.38
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