Finding the Third Proportional to 656,752 and 1,418,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,752 and 1,418,288 is: 3,062,862.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,752 : 1,418,288 = 1,418,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,752/1,418,288 = 1,418,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,752x = 1,418,288 × 1,418,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,752x = 2,011,540,850,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,540,850,944/656,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,062,862.16
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