Finding the Third Proportional to 664,688 and 1,449,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,688 and 1,449,688 is: 3,161,777.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,688 : 1,449,688 = 1,449,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,688/1,449,688 = 1,449,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,688x = 1,449,688 × 1,449,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,688x = 2,101,595,297,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,101,595,297,344/664,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,161,777.10
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