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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668,524 : 1,430,360 = 1,430,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668,524/1,430,360 = 1,430,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668,524x = 1,430,360 × 1,430,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668,524x = 2,045,929,729,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,929,729,600/668,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060,368.41

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