Finding the Third Proportional to 662,775 and 1,036,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,775 and 1,036,809 is: 1,621,927.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,775 : 1,036,809 = 1,036,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,775/1,036,809 = 1,036,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,775x = 1,036,809 × 1,036,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,775x = 1,074,972,902,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,972,902,481/662,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621,927.35
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