Finding the Third Proportional to 657,536 and 1,416,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,536 and 1,416,646 is: 3,052,130.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,536 : 1,416,646 = 1,416,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,536/1,416,646 = 1,416,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,536x = 1,416,646 × 1,416,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,536x = 2,006,885,889,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,885,889,316/657,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,052,130.82
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