Finding the Third Proportional to 657,585 and 1,366,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,585 and 1,366,827 is: 2,841,025.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,585 : 1,366,827 = 1,366,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,585/1,366,827 = 1,366,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,585x = 1,366,827 × 1,366,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,585x = 1,868,216,047,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,216,047,929/657,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,841,025.95
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