Finding the Third Proportional to 664,690 and 1,449,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,690 and 1,449,680 is: 3,161,732.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,690 : 1,449,680 = 1,449,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,690/1,449,680 = 1,449,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,690x = 1,449,680 × 1,449,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,690x = 2,101,572,102,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,101,572,102,400/664,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,161,732.69
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