Finding the Third Proportional to 664,182 and 1,375,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,182 and 1,375,623 is: 2,849,126.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,182 : 1,375,623 = 1,375,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,182/1,375,623 = 1,375,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,182x = 1,375,623 × 1,375,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,182x = 1,892,338,638,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,892,338,638,129/664,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,126.65
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