Finding the Third Proportional to 665,394.75 and 1,430,571.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,394.75 and 1,430,571.38 is: 3,075,669.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,394.75 : 1,430,571.38 = 1,430,571.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,394.75/1,430,571.38 = 1,430,571.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,394.75x = 1,430,571.38 × 1,430,571.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,394.75x = 2,046,534,458,969.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,534,458,969.39/665,394.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,075,669.68
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