Finding the Third Proportional to 659,246 and 1,411,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,246 and 1,411,802 is: 3,023,431.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,246 : 1,411,802 = 1,411,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,246/1,411,802 = 1,411,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,246x = 1,411,802 × 1,411,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,246x = 1,993,184,887,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,993,184,887,204/659,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,023,431.14
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