Finding the Third Proportional to 668,428 and 1,443,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,428 and 1,443,391 is: 3,116,831.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,428 : 1,443,391 = 1,443,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,428/1,443,391 = 1,443,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,428x = 1,443,391 × 1,443,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,428x = 2,083,377,578,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,083,377,578,881/668,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,116,831.70
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