Finding the Third Proportional to 668,294 and 1,023,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,294 and 1,023,609 is: 1,567,835.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,294 : 1,023,609 = 1,023,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,294/1,023,609 = 1,023,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,294x = 1,023,609 × 1,023,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,294x = 1,047,775,384,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,047,775,384,881/668,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,835.99
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