Finding the Third Proportional to 664,446 and 1,559,919
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,446 and 1,559,919 is: 3,662,219.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,446 : 1,559,919 = 1,559,919 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,446/1,559,919 = 1,559,919/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,446x = 1,559,919 × 1,559,919 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,446x = 2,433,347,286,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,433,347,286,561/664,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,662,219.78
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