Finding the Third Proportional to 664,544 and 1,416,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,544 and 1,416,080 is: 3,017,531.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,544 : 1,416,080 = 1,416,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,544/1,416,080 = 1,416,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,544x = 1,416,080 × 1,416,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,544x = 2,005,282,566,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,005,282,566,400/664,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,017,531.67
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