Finding the Third Proportional to 659,616 and 1,412,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,616 and 1,412,512 is: 3,024,775.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,616 : 1,412,512 = 1,412,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,616/1,412,512 = 1,412,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,616x = 1,412,512 × 1,412,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,616x = 1,995,190,150,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,190,150,144/659,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024,775.25
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