Finding the Third Proportional to 668,592 and 1,363,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,592 and 1,363,104 is: 2,779,052.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,592 : 1,363,104 = 1,363,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,592/1,363,104 = 1,363,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,592x = 1,363,104 × 1,363,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,592x = 1,858,052,514,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,858,052,514,816/668,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,779,052.87
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