Finding the Third Proportional to 664,362 and 1,559,695.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,362 and 1,559,695.50 is: 3,661,633.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,362 : 1,559,695.50 = 1,559,695.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,362/1,559,695.50 = 1,559,695.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,362x = 1,559,695.50 × 1,559,695.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,362x = 2,432,650,052,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,432,650,052,720.25/664,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,661,633.35
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