Finding the Third Proportional to 667,341 and 1,439,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,341 and 1,439,658 is: 3,105,781.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,341 : 1,439,658 = 1,439,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,341/1,439,658 = 1,439,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,341x = 1,439,658 × 1,439,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,341x = 2,072,615,156,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,072,615,156,964/667,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,105,781.24
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