Finding the Third Proportional to 657,472 and 1,414,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,472 and 1,414,832 is: 3,044,615.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,472 : 1,414,832 = 1,414,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,472/1,414,832 = 1,414,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,472x = 1,414,832 × 1,414,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,472x = 2,001,749,588,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,749,588,224/657,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,044,615.72
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