Finding the Third Proportional to 661,182 and 1,021,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,182 and 1,021,905 is: 1,579,428.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,182 : 1,021,905 = 1,021,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,182/1,021,905 = 1,021,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,182x = 1,021,905 × 1,021,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,182x = 1,044,289,829,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,289,829,025/661,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,428.70
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