Finding the Third Proportional to 668,304 and 1,469,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,304 and 1,469,536 is: 3,231,367.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,304 : 1,469,536 = 1,469,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,304/1,469,536 = 1,469,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,304x = 1,469,536 × 1,469,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,304x = 2,159,536,055,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,536,055,296/668,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,231,367.84
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