Finding the Third Proportional to 664,935 and 1,412,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 664,935 and 1,412,733 is: 3,001,518.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,935 : 1,412,733 = 1,412,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,935/1,412,733 = 1,412,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,935x = 1,412,733 × 1,412,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,935x = 1,995,814,529,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,995,814,529,289/664,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,001,518.24
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