Finding the Third Proportional to 667,314 and 1,006,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,314 and 1,006,731 is: 1,518,786.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,314 : 1,006,731 = 1,006,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,314/1,006,731 = 1,006,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,314x = 1,006,731 × 1,006,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,314x = 1,013,507,306,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,013,507,306,361/667,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,518,786.22
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