Finding the Third Proportional to 664,338 and 1,031,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,338 and 1,031,507 is: 1,601,604.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,338 : 1,031,507 = 1,031,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,338/1,031,507 = 1,031,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,338x = 1,031,507 × 1,031,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,338x = 1,064,006,691,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,006,691,049/664,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,604.44
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