Finding the Third Proportional to 658,374 and 1,538,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,374 and 1,538,367 is: 3,594,572.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,374 : 1,538,367 = 1,538,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,374/1,538,367 = 1,538,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,374x = 1,538,367 × 1,538,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,374x = 2,366,573,026,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,366,573,026,689/658,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,594,572.43
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