Finding the Third Proportional to 656,473.69 and 1,424,985.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,473.69 and 1,424,985.94 is: 3,093,170.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,473.69 : 1,424,985.94 = 1,424,985.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,473.69/1,424,985.94 = 1,424,985.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,473.69x = 1,424,985.94 × 1,424,985.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,473.69x = 2,030,584,922,072.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,030,584,922,072.75/656,473.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,093,170.31
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