Finding the Third Proportional to 659,430 and 1,412,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,430 and 1,412,148 is: 3,024,069.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,430 : 1,412,148 = 1,412,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,430/1,412,148 = 1,412,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,430x = 1,412,148 × 1,412,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,430x = 1,994,161,973,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,161,973,904/659,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024,069.23
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