Finding the Third Proportional to 666,504 and 1,431,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,504 and 1,431,504 is: 3,074,555.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,504 : 1,431,504 = 1,431,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,504/1,431,504 = 1,431,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,504x = 1,431,504 × 1,431,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,504x = 2,049,203,702,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,049,203,702,016/666,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,074,555.74
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