Finding the Third Proportional to 668,294.25 and 1,440,915.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,294.25 and 1,440,915.75 is: 3,106,772.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,294.25 : 1,440,915.75 = 1,440,915.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,294.25/1,440,915.75 = 1,440,915.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,294.25x = 1,440,915.75 × 1,440,915.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,294.25x = 2,076,238,198,598.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,076,238,198,598.06/668,294.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,106,772.50
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