Finding the Third Proportional to 664,368 and 1,559,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,368 and 1,559,710 is: 3,661,668.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,368 : 1,559,710 = 1,559,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,368/1,559,710 = 1,559,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,368x = 1,559,710 × 1,559,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,368x = 2,432,695,284,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,432,695,284,100/664,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,661,668.36
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