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Finding the Third Proportional to 667,035 and 1,483,281.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 667,035 and 1,483,281.49 is: 3,298,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667,035 : 1,483,281.49 = 1,483,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667,035/1,483,281.49 = 1,483,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667,035x = 1,483,281.49 × 1,483,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667,035x = 2,200,123,985,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,123,985,065.98/667,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298,363.63

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