Finding the Third Proportional to 664,254 and 1,031,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,254 and 1,031,373 is: 1,601,390.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,254 : 1,031,373 = 1,031,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,254/1,031,373 = 1,031,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,254x = 1,031,373 × 1,031,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,254x = 1,063,730,265,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,730,265,129/664,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,390.83
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