Finding the Third Proportional to 662,228 and 1,430,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,228 and 1,430,316 is: 3,089,274.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,228 : 1,430,316 = 1,430,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,228/1,430,316 = 1,430,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,228x = 1,430,316 × 1,430,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,228x = 2,045,803,859,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,803,859,856/662,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,274.18
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