Finding the Third Proportional to 661,787.06 and 1,403,037.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,787.06 and 1,403,037.19 is: 2,974,541.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,787.06 : 1,403,037.19 = 1,403,037.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,787.06/1,403,037.19 = 1,403,037.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,787.06x = 1,403,037.19 × 1,403,037.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,787.06x = 1,968,513,349,507.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,968,513,349,507.91/661,787.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,974,541.90
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