Finding the Third Proportional to 661,607 and 1,435,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,607 and 1,435,237 is: 3,113,487.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,607 : 1,435,237 = 1,435,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,607/1,435,237 = 1,435,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,607x = 1,435,237 × 1,435,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,607x = 2,059,905,246,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,059,905,246,169/661,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,113,487.68
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