Finding the Third Proportional to 662,974 and 1,451,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,974 and 1,451,335 is: 3,177,158.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,974 : 1,451,335 = 1,451,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,974/1,451,335 = 1,451,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,974x = 1,451,335 × 1,451,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,974x = 2,106,373,282,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,106,373,282,225/662,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,177,158.20
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