Finding the Third Proportional to 656,520 and 1,413,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,520 and 1,413,480 is: 3,043,206.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,520 : 1,413,480 = 1,413,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,520/1,413,480 = 1,413,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,520x = 1,413,480 × 1,413,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,520x = 1,997,925,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,925,710,400/656,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,043,206.16
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