Finding the Third Proportional to 664,632 and 1,441,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,632 and 1,441,440 is: 3,126,164.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,632 : 1,441,440 = 1,441,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,632/1,441,440 = 1,441,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,632x = 1,441,440 × 1,441,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,632x = 2,077,749,273,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,077,749,273,600/664,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,126,164.97
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