Finding the Third Proportional to 667,050 and 1,458,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,050 and 1,458,657 is: 3,189,686.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,050 : 1,458,657 = 1,458,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,050/1,458,657 = 1,458,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,050x = 1,458,657 × 1,458,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,050x = 2,127,680,243,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,127,680,243,649/667,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,189,686.30
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