Finding the Third Proportional to 656,784 and 1,418,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,784 and 1,418,344 is: 3,062,954.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,784 : 1,418,344 = 1,418,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,784/1,418,344 = 1,418,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,784x = 1,418,344 × 1,418,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,784x = 2,011,699,702,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,699,702,336/656,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,062,954.80
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