Finding the Third Proportional to 668,526 and 1,430,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,526 and 1,430,364 is: 3,060,376.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,526 : 1,430,364 = 1,430,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,526/1,430,364 = 1,430,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,526x = 1,430,364 × 1,430,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,526x = 2,045,941,172,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,941,172,496/668,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,060,376.37
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