Finding the Third Proportional to 658,364 and 1,414,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,364 and 1,414,941 is: 3,040,959.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,364 : 1,414,941 = 1,414,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,364/1,414,941 = 1,414,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,364x = 1,414,941 × 1,414,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,364x = 2,002,058,033,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,002,058,033,481/658,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,040,959.16
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