Finding the Third Proportional to 667,864 and 1,440,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,864 and 1,440,944 is: 3,108,895.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,864 : 1,440,944 = 1,440,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,864/1,440,944 = 1,440,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,864x = 1,440,944 × 1,440,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,864x = 2,076,319,611,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,076,319,611,136/667,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,108,895.84
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