Finding the Third Proportional to 667,293 and 1,574,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,293 and 1,574,565 is: 3,715,391.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,293 : 1,574,565 = 1,574,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,293/1,574,565 = 1,574,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,293x = 1,574,565 × 1,574,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,293x = 2,479,254,939,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,254,939,225/667,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,715,391.80
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