Finding the Third Proportional to 663,227 and 1,432,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,227 and 1,432,351 is: 3,093,404.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,227 : 1,432,351 = 1,432,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,227/1,432,351 = 1,432,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,227x = 1,432,351 × 1,432,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,227x = 2,051,629,387,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,629,387,201/663,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,093,404.50
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