Finding the Third Proportional to 667,754 and 1,574,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,754 and 1,574,733 is: 3,713,619.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,754 : 1,574,733 = 1,574,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,754/1,574,733 = 1,574,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,754x = 1,574,733 × 1,574,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,754x = 2,479,784,021,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,784,021,289/667,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,713,619.12
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