Finding the Third Proportional to 664,310 and 1,031,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,310 and 1,031,463 is: 1,601,535.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,310 : 1,031,463 = 1,031,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,310/1,031,463 = 1,031,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,310x = 1,031,463 × 1,031,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,310x = 1,063,915,920,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,915,920,369/664,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,535.31
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