Finding the Third Proportional to 665,207.63 and 1,459,174.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,207.63 and 1,459,174.88 is: 3,200,792.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,207.63 : 1,459,174.88 = 1,459,174.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,207.63/1,459,174.88 = 1,459,174.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,207.63x = 1,459,174.88 × 1,459,174.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,207.63x = 2,129,191,315,831.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,129,191,315,831.27/665,207.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,200,792.11
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