Finding the Third Proportional to 667,994 and 1,455,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 667,994 and 1,455,871 is: 3,173,023.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,994 : 1,455,871 = 1,455,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,994/1,455,871 = 1,455,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,994x = 1,455,871 × 1,455,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,994x = 2,119,560,368,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,560,368,641/667,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,173,023.06
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