Finding the Third Proportional to 662,206 and 1,474,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,206 and 1,474,304 is: 3,282,320.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,206 : 1,474,304 = 1,474,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,206/1,474,304 = 1,474,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,206x = 1,474,304 × 1,474,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,206x = 2,173,572,284,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,173,572,284,416/662,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,282,320.43
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