Finding the Third Proportional to 667,372 and 1,574,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,372 and 1,574,726 is: 3,715,711.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,372 : 1,574,726 = 1,574,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,372/1,574,726 = 1,574,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,372x = 1,574,726 × 1,574,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,372x = 2,479,761,975,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,761,975,076/667,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,715,711.74
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