Finding the Third Proportional to 664,921.50 and 1,462,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,921.50 and 1,462,683 is: 3,217,585.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,921.50 : 1,462,683 = 1,462,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,921.50/1,462,683 = 1,462,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,921.50x = 1,462,683 × 1,462,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,921.50x = 2,139,441,558,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,139,441,558,489/664,921.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,217,585.17
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