Finding the Third Proportional to 666,214 and 1,465,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,214 and 1,465,288 is: 3,222,791.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,214 : 1,465,288 = 1,465,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,214/1,465,288 = 1,465,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,214x = 1,465,288 × 1,465,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,214x = 2,147,068,922,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,147,068,922,944/666,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,222,791.66
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