Finding the Third Proportional to 660,480 and 1,049,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,480 and 1,049,649 is: 1,668,124.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,480 : 1,049,649 = 1,049,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,480/1,049,649 = 1,049,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,480x = 1,049,649 × 1,049,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,480x = 1,101,763,023,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,101,763,023,201/660,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,124.73
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