Finding the Third Proportional to 662,212 and 1,430,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,212 and 1,430,270 is: 3,089,150.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,212 : 1,430,270 = 1,430,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,212/1,430,270 = 1,430,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,212x = 1,430,270 × 1,430,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,212x = 2,045,672,272,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,672,272,900/662,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,150.11
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