Finding the Third Proportional to 667,786 and 1,574,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,786 and 1,574,786 is: 3,713,691.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,786 : 1,574,786 = 1,574,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,786/1,574,786 = 1,574,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,786x = 1,574,786 × 1,574,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,786x = 2,479,950,945,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,479,950,945,796/667,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,713,691.13
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