Finding the Third Proportional to 663,690 and 1,447,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,690 and 1,447,930 is: 3,158,856.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,690 : 1,447,930 = 1,447,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,690/1,447,930 = 1,447,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,690x = 1,447,930 × 1,447,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,690x = 2,096,501,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,096,501,284,900/663,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,158,856.22
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