Finding the Third Proportional to 668,444 and 1,391,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,444 and 1,391,964 is: 2,898,617.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,444 : 1,391,964 = 1,391,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,444/1,391,964 = 1,391,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,444x = 1,391,964 × 1,391,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,444x = 1,937,563,777,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,563,777,296/668,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,898,617.95
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