Finding the Third Proportional to 664,604 and 1,457,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,604 and 1,457,866 is: 3,197,954.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,604 : 1,457,866 = 1,457,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,604/1,457,866 = 1,457,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,604x = 1,457,866 × 1,457,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,604x = 2,125,373,273,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,125,373,273,956/664,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,197,954.38
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