Finding the Third Proportional to 668,524 and 1,430,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,524 and 1,430,360 is: 3,060,368.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,524 : 1,430,360 = 1,430,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,524/1,430,360 = 1,430,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,524x = 1,430,360 × 1,430,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,524x = 2,045,929,729,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,929,729,600/668,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,060,368.41
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