Finding the Third Proportional to 661,893 and 1,445,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 661,893 and 1,445,163 is: 3,155,337.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
661,893 : 1,445,163 = 1,445,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
661,893/1,445,163 = 1,445,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
661,893x = 1,445,163 × 1,445,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
661,893x = 2,088,496,096,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,088,496,096,569/661,893 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,155,337.94
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