Finding the Third Proportional to 669,298 and 1,383,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,298 and 1,383,601 is: 2,860,238.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,298 : 1,383,601 = 1,383,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,298/1,383,601 = 1,383,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,298x = 1,383,601 × 1,383,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,298x = 1,914,351,727,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,914,351,727,201/669,298 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,860,238.23
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