Finding the Third Proportional to 668,392 and 1,005,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,392 and 1,005,784 is: 1,513,485.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,392 : 1,005,784 = 1,005,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,392/1,005,784 = 1,005,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,392x = 1,005,784 × 1,005,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,392x = 1,011,601,454,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,601,454,656/668,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,513,485.28
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