Finding the Third Proportional to 658,176 and 1,438,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,176 and 1,438,176 is: 3,142,548.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,176 : 1,438,176 = 1,438,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,176/1,438,176 = 1,438,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,176x = 1,438,176 × 1,438,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,176x = 2,068,350,206,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,068,350,206,976/658,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,142,548.81
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