Finding the Third Proportional to 664,708 and 1,031,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,708 and 1,031,206 is: 1,599,778.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,708 : 1,031,206 = 1,031,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,708/1,031,206 = 1,031,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,708x = 1,031,206 × 1,031,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,708x = 1,063,385,814,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,385,814,436/664,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,778.87
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