Finding the Third Proportional to 662,006 and 1,417,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,006 and 1,417,324 is: 3,034,424.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,006 : 1,417,324 = 1,417,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,006/1,417,324 = 1,417,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,006x = 1,417,324 × 1,417,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,006x = 2,008,807,320,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,008,807,320,976/662,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,034,424.64
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