Finding the Third Proportional to 666,984 and 1,438,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 666,984 and 1,438,944 is: 3,104,362.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666,984 : 1,438,944 = 1,438,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666,984/1,438,944 = 1,438,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666,984x = 1,438,944 × 1,438,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666,984x = 2,070,559,835,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,559,835,136/666,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,104,362.08
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