Finding the Third Proportional to 667,820 and 1,484,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,820 and 1,484,932 is: 3,301,822.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,820 : 1,484,932 = 1,484,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,820/1,484,932 = 1,484,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,820x = 1,484,932 × 1,484,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,820x = 2,205,023,044,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,023,044,624/667,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,822.41
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