Finding the Third Proportional to 665,204 and 1,507,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,204 and 1,507,976 is: 3,418,487.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,204 : 1,507,976 = 1,507,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,204/1,507,976 = 1,507,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,204x = 1,507,976 × 1,507,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,204x = 2,273,991,616,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,273,991,616,576/665,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,418,487.59
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