Finding the Third Proportional to 658,014 and 1,415,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,014 and 1,415,844 is: 3,046,461.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,014 : 1,415,844 = 1,415,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,014/1,415,844 = 1,415,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,014x = 1,415,844 × 1,415,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,014x = 2,004,614,232,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,004,614,232,336/658,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,046,461.37
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