Finding the Third Proportional to 657,798 and 1,405,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,798 and 1,405,452 is: 3,002,890.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,798 : 1,405,452 = 1,405,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,798/1,405,452 = 1,405,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,798x = 1,405,452 × 1,405,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,798x = 1,975,295,324,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,975,295,324,304/657,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,002,890.44
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