Finding the Third Proportional to 657,594 and 1,413,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,594 and 1,413,464 is: 3,038,167.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,594 : 1,413,464 = 1,413,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,594/1,413,464 = 1,413,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,594x = 1,413,464 × 1,413,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,594x = 1,997,880,479,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,997,880,479,296/657,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,038,167.14
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