Finding the Third Proportional to 666,784 and 1,440,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,784 and 1,440,190 is: 3,110,673.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,784 : 1,440,190 = 1,440,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,784/1,440,190 = 1,440,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,784x = 1,440,190 × 1,440,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,784x = 2,074,147,236,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,074,147,236,100/666,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,110,673.38
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