Finding the Third Proportional to 662,072 and 1,403,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,072 and 1,403,592 is: 2,975,613.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,072 : 1,403,592 = 1,403,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,072/1,403,592 = 1,403,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,072x = 1,403,592 × 1,403,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,072x = 1,970,070,502,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,970,070,502,464/662,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,975,613.68
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