Finding the Third Proportional to 2,660,558 and 4,057,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,660,558 and 4,057,263 is: 6,187,191.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,660,558 : 4,057,263 = 4,057,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,660,558/4,057,263 = 4,057,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,660,558x = 4,057,263 × 4,057,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,660,558x = 16,461,383,051,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,461,383,051,169/2,660,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,187,191.95
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