Finding the Third Proportional to 656,781 and 1,414,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,781 and 1,414,879.50 is: 3,048,023.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,781 : 1,414,879.50 = 1,414,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,781/1,414,879.50 = 1,414,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,781x = 1,414,879.50 × 1,414,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,781x = 2,001,883,999,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,883,999,520.25/656,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048,023.62
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