Finding the Third Proportional to 666,326 and 1,439,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,326 and 1,439,041 is: 3,107,846.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,326 : 1,439,041 = 1,439,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,326/1,439,041 = 1,439,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,326x = 1,439,041 × 1,439,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,326x = 2,070,838,999,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,838,999,681/666,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,107,846.61
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