Finding the Third Proportional to 668,426 and 1,391,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,426 and 1,391,929 is: 2,898,550.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,426 : 1,391,929 = 1,391,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,426/1,391,929 = 1,391,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,426x = 1,391,929 × 1,391,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,426x = 1,937,466,341,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,466,341,041/668,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,550.24
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