Finding the Third Proportional to 662,234 and 1,430,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,234 and 1,430,311 is: 3,089,224.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,234 : 1,430,311 = 1,430,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,234/1,430,311 = 1,430,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,234x = 1,430,311 × 1,430,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,234x = 2,045,789,556,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,789,556,721/662,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,224.59
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