Finding the Third Proportional to 658,214.86 and 1,414,638.42
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,214.86 and 1,414,638.42 is: 3,040,347.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,214.86 : 1,414,638.42 = 1,414,638.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,214.86/1,414,638.42 = 1,414,638.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,214.86x = 1,414,638.42 × 1,414,638.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,214.86x = 2,001,201,864,644.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,201,864,644.99/658,214.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,040,347.44
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