Finding the Third Proportional to 662,246 and 1,430,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,246 and 1,430,328 is: 3,089,242.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,246 : 1,430,328 = 1,430,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,246/1,430,328 = 1,430,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,246x = 1,430,328 × 1,430,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,246x = 2,045,838,187,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,838,187,584/662,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,242.05
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