Finding the Third Proportional to 667,430 and 1,033,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,430 and 1,033,149 is: 1,599,264.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,430 : 1,033,149 = 1,033,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,430/1,033,149 = 1,033,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,430x = 1,033,149 × 1,033,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,430x = 1,067,396,856,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,396,856,201/667,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,264.13
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