Finding the Third Proportional to 667,764 and 1,574,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,764 and 1,574,757 is: 3,713,676.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,764 : 1,574,757 = 1,574,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,764/1,574,757 = 1,574,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,764x = 1,574,757 × 1,574,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,764x = 2,479,859,609,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,859,609,049/667,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,713,676.70
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