Finding the Third Proportional to 658,372 and 1,416,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,372 and 1,416,626 is: 3,048,169.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,372 : 1,416,626 = 1,416,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,372/1,416,626 = 1,416,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,372x = 1,416,626 × 1,416,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,372x = 2,006,829,223,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,829,223,876/658,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048,169.16
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