Finding the Third Proportional to 659,916 and 1,029,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 659,916 and 1,029,312 is: 1,605,481.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659,916 : 1,029,312 = 1,029,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659,916/1,029,312 = 1,029,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659,916x = 1,029,312 × 1,029,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659,916x = 1,059,483,193,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,483,193,344/659,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,481.90
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