Finding the Third Proportional to 663,216 and 1,421,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,216 and 1,421,067 is: 3,044,907.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,216 : 1,421,067 = 1,421,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,216/1,421,067 = 1,421,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,216x = 1,421,067 × 1,421,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,216x = 2,019,431,418,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,019,431,418,489/663,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,044,907.57
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