Finding the Third Proportional to 662,266 and 1,430,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,266 and 1,430,364 is: 3,089,304.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,266 : 1,430,364 = 1,430,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,266/1,430,364 = 1,430,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,266x = 1,430,364 × 1,430,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,266x = 2,045,941,172,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,941,172,496/662,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,089,304.26
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