Finding the Third Proportional to 662,785.50 and 1,454,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,785.50 and 1,454,604 is: 3,192,394.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,785.50 : 1,454,604 = 1,454,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,785.50/1,454,604 = 1,454,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,785.50x = 1,454,604 × 1,454,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,785.50x = 2,115,872,796,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,115,872,796,816/662,785.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,192,394.52
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