Finding the Third Proportional to 669,429 and 1,471,701.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,429 and 1,471,701.50 is: 3,235,451.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,429 : 1,471,701.50 = 1,471,701.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,429/1,471,701.50 = 1,471,701.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,429x = 1,471,701.50 × 1,471,701.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,429x = 2,165,905,305,102.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,905,305,102.25/669,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,451.86
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