Finding the Third Proportional to 668,564 and 1,430,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,564 and 1,430,440 is: 3,060,527.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,564 : 1,430,440 = 1,430,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,564/1,430,440 = 1,430,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,564x = 1,430,440 × 1,430,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,564x = 2,046,158,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,158,593,600/668,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,060,527.63
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