Finding the Third Proportional to 665,065 and 1,377,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,065 and 1,377,425 is: 2,852,803.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,065 : 1,377,425 = 1,377,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,065/1,377,425 = 1,377,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,065x = 1,377,425 × 1,377,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,065x = 1,897,299,630,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,897,299,630,625/665,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,852,803.31
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