Finding the Third Proportional to 669,406 and 1,471,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,406 and 1,471,490 is: 3,234,633.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,406 : 1,471,490 = 1,471,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,406/1,471,490 = 1,471,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,406x = 1,471,490 × 1,471,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,406x = 2,165,282,820,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,282,820,100/669,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,234,633.12
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