Finding the Third Proportional to 664,252 and 1,057,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,252 and 1,057,465 is: 1,683,445.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,252 : 1,057,465 = 1,057,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,252/1,057,465 = 1,057,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,252x = 1,057,465 × 1,057,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,252x = 1,118,232,226,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,118,232,226,225/664,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,683,445.78
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