Finding the Third Proportional to 664,580 and 1,423,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,580 and 1,423,660 is: 3,049,757.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,580 : 1,423,660 = 1,423,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,580/1,423,660 = 1,423,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,580x = 1,423,660 × 1,423,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,580x = 2,026,807,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,026,807,795,600/664,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,757.43
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