Finding the Third Proportional to 669,432 and 1,471,707.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,432 and 1,471,707.75 is: 3,235,464.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,432 : 1,471,707.75 = 1,471,707.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,432/1,471,707.75 = 1,471,707.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,432x = 1,471,707.75 × 1,471,707.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,432x = 2,165,923,701,410.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,923,701,410.06/669,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,235,464.84
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