Finding the Third Proportional to 662,598 and 1,033,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,598 and 1,033,263 is: 1,611,282.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,598 : 1,033,263 = 1,033,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,598/1,033,263 = 1,033,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,598x = 1,033,263 × 1,033,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,598x = 1,067,632,427,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,632,427,169/662,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,282.30
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