Finding the Third Proportional to 668,777 and 1,490,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 668,777 and 1,490,722 is: 3,322,859.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
668,777 : 1,490,722 = 1,490,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
668,777/1,490,722 = 1,490,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
668,777x = 1,490,722 × 1,490,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
668,777x = 2,222,252,081,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,222,252,081,284/668,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,322,859.61
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