Finding the Third Proportional to 656,785 and 1,418,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,785 and 1,418,346 is: 3,062,958.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,785 : 1,418,346 = 1,418,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,785/1,418,346 = 1,418,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,785x = 1,418,346 × 1,418,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,785x = 2,011,705,375,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,011,705,375,716/656,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,062,958.77
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