Finding the Third Proportional to 660,800 and 1,050,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 660,800 and 1,050,249 is: 1,669,223.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
660,800 : 1,050,249 = 1,050,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
660,800/1,050,249 = 1,050,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
660,800x = 1,050,249 × 1,050,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
660,800x = 1,103,022,962,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,103,022,962,001/660,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,223.61
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