Finding the Third Proportional to 668,208 and 1,439,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,208 and 1,439,808 is: 3,102,397.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,208 : 1,439,808 = 1,439,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,208/1,439,808 = 1,439,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,208x = 1,439,808 × 1,439,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,208x = 2,073,047,076,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,073,047,076,864/668,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,102,397.87
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