Finding the Third Proportional to 656,751 and 1,418,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,751 and 1,418,286 is: 3,062,858.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,751 : 1,418,286 = 1,418,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,751/1,418,286 = 1,418,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,751x = 1,418,286 × 1,418,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,751x = 2,011,535,177,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,535,177,796/656,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,062,858.19
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