Finding the Third Proportional to 669,390 and 1,471,639.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,390 and 1,471,639.50 is: 3,235,367.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,390 : 1,471,639.50 = 1,471,639.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,390/1,471,639.50 = 1,471,639.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,390x = 1,471,639.50 × 1,471,639.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,390x = 2,165,722,817,960.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,722,817,960.25/669,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,367.75
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