Finding the Third Proportional to 668,562 and 1,430,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,562 and 1,430,430 is: 3,060,493.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,562 : 1,430,430 = 1,430,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,562/1,430,430 = 1,430,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,562x = 1,430,430 × 1,430,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,562x = 2,046,129,984,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,129,984,900/668,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,060,493.99
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