Finding the Third Proportional to 668,310 and 1,469,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,310 and 1,469,548 is: 3,231,391.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,310 : 1,469,548 = 1,469,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,310/1,469,548 = 1,469,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,310x = 1,469,548 × 1,469,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,310x = 2,159,571,324,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,571,324,304/668,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,231,391.61
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