Finding the Third Proportional to 664,668 and 1,449,634.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,668 and 1,449,634.50 is: 3,161,638.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,668 : 1,449,634.50 = 1,449,634.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,668/1,449,634.50 = 1,449,634.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,668x = 1,449,634.50 × 1,449,634.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,668x = 2,101,440,183,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,101,440,183,590.25/664,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,161,638.87
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