Finding the Third Proportional to 662,904 and 1,430,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,904 and 1,430,703 is: 3,087,794.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,904 : 1,430,703 = 1,430,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,904/1,430,703 = 1,430,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,904x = 1,430,703 × 1,430,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,904x = 2,046,911,074,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,911,074,209/662,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,087,794.12
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