Finding the Third Proportional to 669,720 and 1,469,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,720 and 1,469,503 is: 3,224,390.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,720 : 1,469,503 = 1,469,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,720/1,469,503 = 1,469,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,720x = 1,469,503 × 1,469,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,720x = 2,159,439,067,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,159,439,067,009/669,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,224,390.89
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