Finding the Third Proportional to 668,101.50 and 1,485,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,101.50 and 1,485,243 is: 3,301,813.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,101.50 : 1,485,243 = 1,485,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,101.50/1,485,243 = 1,485,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,101.50x = 1,485,243 × 1,485,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,101.50x = 2,205,946,769,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,946,769,049/668,101.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,301,813.82
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