Finding the Third Proportional to 668,368 and 1,023,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,368 and 1,023,720 is: 1,568,002.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,368 : 1,023,720 = 1,023,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,368/1,023,720 = 1,023,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,368x = 1,023,720 × 1,023,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,368x = 1,048,002,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,002,638,400/668,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,568,002.42
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