Finding the Third Proportional to 667,170 and 1,361,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,170 and 1,361,508 is: 2,778,458.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,170 : 1,361,508 = 1,361,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,170/1,361,508 = 1,361,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,170x = 1,361,508 × 1,361,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,170x = 1,853,704,034,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,853,704,034,064/667,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,778,458.32
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