Finding the Third Proportional to 661,608 and 1,435,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,608 and 1,435,239 is: 3,113,491.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,608 : 1,435,239 = 1,435,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,608/1,435,239 = 1,435,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,608x = 1,435,239 × 1,435,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,608x = 2,059,910,987,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,059,910,987,121/661,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,113,491.66
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