Finding the Third Proportional to 663,016 and 1,447,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,016 and 1,447,480 is: 3,160,102.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,016 : 1,447,480 = 1,447,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,016/1,447,480 = 1,447,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,016x = 1,447,480 × 1,447,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,016x = 2,095,198,350,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,095,198,350,400/663,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,160,102.25
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