Finding the Third Proportional to 668,556 and 1,469,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,556 and 1,469,400 is: 3,229,551.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,556 : 1,469,400 = 1,469,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,556/1,469,400 = 1,469,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,556x = 1,469,400 × 1,469,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,556x = 2,159,136,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,136,360,000/668,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,229,551.99
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