Finding the Third Proportional to 662,974.50 and 1,451,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,974.50 and 1,451,337 is: 3,177,164.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,974.50 : 1,451,337 = 1,451,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,974.50/1,451,337 = 1,451,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,974.50x = 1,451,337 × 1,451,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,974.50x = 2,106,379,087,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,106,379,087,569/662,974.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,177,164.56
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