Finding the Third Proportional to 660,443 and 1,447,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,443 and 1,447,030 is: 3,170,441.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,443 : 1,447,030 = 1,447,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,443/1,447,030 = 1,447,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,443x = 1,447,030 × 1,447,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,443x = 2,093,895,820,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,093,895,820,900/660,443 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,170,441.39
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