Finding the Third Proportional to 657,288 and 1,414,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,288 and 1,414,206 is: 3,042,773.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,288 : 1,414,206 = 1,414,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,288/1,414,206 = 1,414,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,288x = 1,414,206 × 1,414,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,288x = 1,999,978,610,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,999,978,610,436/657,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,773.66
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