Finding the Third Proportional to 663,066 and 1,447,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,066 and 1,447,587 is: 3,160,331.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,066 : 1,447,587 = 1,447,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,066/1,447,587 = 1,447,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,066x = 1,447,587 × 1,447,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,066x = 2,095,508,122,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,095,508,122,569/663,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,160,331.13
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