Finding the Third Proportional to 666,922 and 1,573,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,922 and 1,573,362 is: 3,711,780.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,922 : 1,573,362 = 1,573,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,922/1,573,362 = 1,573,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,922x = 1,573,362 × 1,573,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,922x = 2,475,467,983,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,475,467,983,044/666,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,711,780.36
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