Finding the Third Proportional to 658,376 and 1,416,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,376 and 1,416,634 is: 3,048,185.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,376 : 1,416,634 = 1,416,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,376/1,416,634 = 1,416,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,376x = 1,416,634 × 1,416,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,376x = 2,006,851,889,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,851,889,956/658,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,048,185.06
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