Finding the Third Proportional to 660,798 and 1,050,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,798 and 1,050,246 is: 1,669,219.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,798 : 1,050,246 = 1,050,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,798/1,050,246 = 1,050,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,798x = 1,050,246 × 1,050,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,798x = 1,103,016,660,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,103,016,660,516/660,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,219.13
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