Finding the Third Proportional to 658,344 and 1,409,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,344 and 1,409,998 is: 3,019,841.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,344 : 1,409,998 = 1,409,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,344/1,409,998 = 1,409,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,344x = 1,409,998 × 1,409,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,344x = 1,988,094,360,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,094,360,004/658,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,019,841.24
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