Finding the Third Proportional to 661,581 and 1,449,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,581 and 1,449,249 is: 3,174,702.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,581 : 1,449,249 = 1,449,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,581/1,449,249 = 1,449,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,581x = 1,449,249 × 1,449,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,581x = 2,100,322,664,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,100,322,664,001/661,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,174,702.21
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