Finding the Third Proportional to 656,484 and 1,413,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,484 and 1,413,396 is: 3,043,011.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,484 : 1,413,396 = 1,413,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,484/1,413,396 = 1,413,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,484x = 1,413,396 × 1,413,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,484x = 1,997,688,252,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,688,252,816/656,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,043,011.33
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