Finding the Third Proportional to 667,848 and 1,440,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,848 and 1,440,912 is: 3,108,832.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,848 : 1,440,912 = 1,440,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,848/1,440,912 = 1,440,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,848x = 1,440,912 × 1,440,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,848x = 2,076,227,391,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,076,227,391,744/667,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,108,832.24
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