Finding the Third Proportional to 667,674 and 1,414,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,674 and 1,414,809 is: 2,997,996.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,674 : 1,414,809 = 1,414,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,674/1,414,809 = 1,414,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,674x = 1,414,809 × 1,414,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,674x = 2,001,684,506,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,684,506,481/667,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,997,996.79
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