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Finding the Third Proportional to 662,212.13 and 1,430,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 662,212.13 and 1,430,271 is: 3,089,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,212.13 : 1,430,271 = 1,430,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,212.13/1,430,271 = 1,430,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,212.13x = 1,430,271 × 1,430,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,212.13x = 2,045,675,133,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,675,133,441/662,212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089,153.85

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