Finding the Third Proportional to 668,750 and 1,036,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,750 and 1,036,660 is: 1,606,974.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,750 : 1,036,660 = 1,036,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,750/1,036,660 = 1,036,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,750x = 1,036,660 × 1,036,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,750x = 1,074,663,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,663,955,600/668,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,974.14
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