Finding the Third Proportional to 657,809 and 1,437,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 657,809 and 1,437,361 is: 3,140,739.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657,809 : 1,437,361 = 1,437,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657,809/1,437,361 = 1,437,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657,809x = 1,437,361 × 1,437,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657,809x = 2,066,006,644,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,066,006,644,321/657,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,140,739.40
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