Finding the Third Proportional to 660,056 and 1,020,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,056 and 1,020,393 is: 1,577,444.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,056 : 1,020,393 = 1,020,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,056/1,020,393 = 1,020,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,056x = 1,020,393 × 1,020,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,056x = 1,041,201,874,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,041,201,874,449/660,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,444.75
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