Finding the Third Proportional to 657,080 and 1,412,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,080 and 1,412,316 is: 3,035,606.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,080 : 1,412,316 = 1,412,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,080/1,412,316 = 1,412,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,080x = 1,412,316 × 1,412,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,080x = 1,994,636,483,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,636,483,856/657,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,035,606.75
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