Finding the Third Proportional to 662,242 and 1,019,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,242 and 1,019,197 is: 1,568,554.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,242 : 1,019,197 = 1,019,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,242/1,019,197 = 1,019,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,242x = 1,019,197 × 1,019,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,242x = 1,038,762,524,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,762,524,809/662,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,554.28
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