Finding the Third Proportional to 656,832 and 1,411,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 656,832 and 1,411,892 is: 3,034,929.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
656,832 : 1,411,892 = 1,411,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
656,832/1,411,892 = 1,411,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
656,832x = 1,411,892 × 1,411,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
656,832x = 1,993,439,019,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,993,439,019,664/656,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,034,929.81
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