Finding the Third Proportional to 657,176.63 and 1,412,511.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,176.63 and 1,412,511.75 is: 3,036,001.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,176.63 : 1,412,511.75 = 1,412,511.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,176.63/1,412,511.75 = 1,412,511.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,176.63x = 1,412,511.75 × 1,412,511.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,176.63x = 1,995,189,443,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,189,443,888.06/657,176.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,036,001.84
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