Finding the Third Proportional to 662,749 and 1,036,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,749 and 1,036,769 is: 1,621,865.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,749 : 1,036,769 = 1,036,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,749/1,036,769 = 1,036,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,749x = 1,036,769 × 1,036,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,749x = 1,074,889,959,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,889,959,361/662,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621,865.83
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