Finding the Third Proportional to 657,292 and 1,414,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,292 and 1,414,214 is: 3,042,789.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,292 : 1,414,214 = 1,414,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,292/1,414,214 = 1,414,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,292x = 1,414,214 × 1,414,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,292x = 2,000,001,237,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,000,001,237,796/657,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,042,789.56
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