Finding the Third Proportional to 667,278 and 1,467,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,278 and 1,467,234 is: 3,226,204.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,278 : 1,467,234 = 1,467,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,278/1,467,234 = 1,467,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,278x = 1,467,234 × 1,467,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,278x = 2,152,775,610,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,152,775,610,756/667,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,226,204.99
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