Finding the Third Proportional to 664,546 and 1,416,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,546 and 1,416,084 is: 3,017,539.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,546 : 1,416,084 = 1,416,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,546/1,416,084 = 1,416,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,546x = 1,416,084 × 1,416,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,546x = 2,005,293,895,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,005,293,895,056/664,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,017,539.64
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