Finding the Third Proportional to 665,067 and 1,424,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 665,067 and 1,424,634 is: 3,051,695.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
665,067 : 1,424,634 = 1,424,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
665,067/1,424,634 = 1,424,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
665,067x = 1,424,634 × 1,424,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
665,067x = 2,029,582,033,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,029,582,033,956/665,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,051,695.59
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