Finding the Third Proportional to 667,072 and 1,458,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,072 and 1,458,716 is: 3,189,839.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,072 : 1,458,716 = 1,458,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,072/1,458,716 = 1,458,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,072x = 1,458,716 × 1,458,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,072x = 2,127,852,368,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,127,852,368,656/667,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,189,839.13
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