Finding the Third Proportional to 662,238 and 1,019,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,238 and 1,019,191 is: 1,568,545.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,238 : 1,019,191 = 1,019,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,238/1,019,191 = 1,019,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,238x = 1,019,191 × 1,019,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,238x = 1,038,750,294,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,750,294,481/662,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,545.29
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