Finding the Third Proportional to 663,717 and 1,020,757.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,717 and 1,020,757.50 is: 1,569,864.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,717 : 1,020,757.50 = 1,020,757.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,717/1,020,757.50 = 1,020,757.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,717x = 1,020,757.50 × 1,020,757.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,717x = 1,041,945,873,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,041,945,873,806.25/663,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,569,864.68
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