Finding the Third Proportional to 663,250 and 1,421,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,250 and 1,421,119 is: 3,044,974.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,250 : 1,421,119 = 1,421,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,250/1,421,119 = 1,421,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,250x = 1,421,119 × 1,421,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,250x = 2,019,579,212,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,019,579,212,161/663,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,044,974.31
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