Finding the Third Proportional to 666,954 and 1,460,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,954 and 1,460,408 is: 3,197,809.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,954 : 1,460,408 = 1,460,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,954/1,460,408 = 1,460,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,954x = 1,460,408 × 1,460,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,954x = 2,132,791,526,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,132,791,526,464/666,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,197,809.03
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