Finding the Third Proportional to 656,764 and 1,418,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,764 and 1,418,312 is: 3,062,909.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,764 : 1,418,312 = 1,418,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,764/1,418,312 = 1,418,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,764x = 1,418,312 × 1,418,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,764x = 2,011,608,929,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,608,929,344/656,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,062,909.86
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