Finding the Third Proportional to 662,989.50 and 1,451,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 662,989.50 and 1,451,367 is: 3,177,224.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
662,989.50 : 1,451,367 = 1,451,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
662,989.50/1,451,367 = 1,451,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
662,989.50x = 1,451,367 × 1,451,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
662,989.50x = 2,106,466,168,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,106,466,168,689/662,989.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,177,224.03
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