Finding the Third Proportional to 662,592 and 1,430,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,592 and 1,430,096 is: 3,086,627.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,592 : 1,430,096 = 1,430,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,592/1,430,096 = 1,430,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,592x = 1,430,096 × 1,430,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,592x = 2,045,174,569,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,174,569,216/662,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,086,627.32
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