Finding the Third Proportional to 656,580 and 1,411,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,580 and 1,411,245 is: 3,033,312.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,580 : 1,411,245 = 1,411,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,580/1,411,245 = 1,411,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,580x = 1,411,245 × 1,411,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,580x = 1,991,612,450,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,612,450,025/656,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,033,312.70
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