Finding the Third Proportional to 663,230 and 1,432,357
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,230 and 1,432,357 is: 3,093,416.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,230 : 1,432,357 = 1,432,357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,230/1,432,357 = 1,432,357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,230x = 1,432,357 × 1,432,357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,230x = 2,051,646,575,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,051,646,575,449/663,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,093,416.42
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