Finding the Third Proportional to 668,744 and 1,036,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,744 and 1,036,652 is: 1,606,963.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,744 : 1,036,652 = 1,036,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,744/1,036,652 = 1,036,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,744x = 1,036,652 × 1,036,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,744x = 1,074,647,369,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,647,369,104/668,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,963.75
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