Finding the Third Proportional to 658,744 and 1,340,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,744 and 1,340,816 is: 2,729,114.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,744 : 1,340,816 = 1,340,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,744/1,340,816 = 1,340,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,744x = 1,340,816 × 1,340,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,744x = 1,797,787,545,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,797,787,545,856/658,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,729,114.11
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