Finding the Third Proportional to 662,637 and 1,442,592.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,637 and 1,442,592.75 is: 3,140,594.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,637 : 1,442,592.75 = 1,442,592.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,637/1,442,592.75 = 1,442,592.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,637x = 1,442,592.75 × 1,442,592.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,637x = 2,081,073,842,352.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,081,073,842,352.56/662,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,140,594.08
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