Finding the Third Proportional to 658,703 and 1,417,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,703 and 1,417,270 is: 3,049,408.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,703 : 1,417,270 = 1,417,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,703/1,417,270 = 1,417,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,703x = 1,417,270 × 1,417,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,703x = 2,008,654,252,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,008,654,252,900/658,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,408.08
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