Finding the Third Proportional to 668,488 and 1,469,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,488 and 1,469,264 is: 3,229,282.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,488 : 1,469,264 = 1,469,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,488/1,469,264 = 1,469,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,488x = 1,469,264 × 1,469,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,488x = 2,158,736,701,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,158,736,701,696/668,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,229,282.65
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