Finding the Third Proportional to 658,968 and 1,438,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 658,968 and 1,438,769 is: 3,141,360.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658,968 : 1,438,769 = 1,438,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658,968/1,438,769 = 1,438,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658,968x = 1,438,769 × 1,438,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658,968x = 2,070,056,235,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,056,235,361/658,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,141,360.79
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