Finding the Third Proportional to 668,414 and 1,391,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,414 and 1,391,907 is: 2,898,510.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,414 : 1,391,907 = 1,391,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,414/1,391,907 = 1,391,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,414x = 1,391,907 × 1,391,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,414x = 1,937,405,096,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,405,096,649/668,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,510.65
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