Finding the Third Proportional to 667,686 and 1,414,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,686 and 1,414,833 is: 2,998,044.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,686 : 1,414,833 = 1,414,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,686/1,414,833 = 1,414,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,686x = 1,414,833 × 1,414,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,686x = 2,001,752,417,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,001,752,417,889/667,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,998,044.62
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