Finding the Third Proportional to 667,294 and 1,574,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,294 and 1,574,568 is: 3,715,400.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,294 : 1,574,568 = 1,574,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,294/1,574,568 = 1,574,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,294x = 1,574,568 × 1,574,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,294x = 2,479,264,386,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,264,386,624/667,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,715,400.39
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