Finding the Third Proportional to 658,314 and 1,416,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,314 and 1,416,528 is: 3,048,015.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,314 : 1,416,528 = 1,416,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,314/1,416,528 = 1,416,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,314x = 1,416,528 × 1,416,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,314x = 2,006,551,574,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,551,574,784/658,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048,015.95
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