Finding the Third Proportional to 667,626 and 1,484,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,626 and 1,484,517 is: 3,300,936.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,626 : 1,484,517 = 1,484,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,626/1,484,517 = 1,484,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,626x = 1,484,517 × 1,484,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,626x = 2,203,790,723,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,203,790,723,289/667,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,300,936.04
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