Finding the Third Proportional to 659,400 and 1,412,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,400 and 1,412,112 is: 3,024,052.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,400 : 1,412,112 = 1,412,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,400/1,412,112 = 1,412,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,400x = 1,412,112 × 1,412,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,400x = 1,994,060,300,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,060,300,544/659,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024,052.62
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