Finding the Third Proportional to 664,694 and 1,449,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,694 and 1,449,690 is: 3,161,757.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,694 : 1,449,690 = 1,449,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,694/1,449,690 = 1,449,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,694x = 1,449,690 × 1,449,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,694x = 2,101,601,096,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,101,601,096,100/664,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,161,757.28
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