Finding the Third Proportional to 669,802 and 1,452,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,802 and 1,452,842 is: 3,151,304.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,802 : 1,452,842 = 1,452,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,802/1,452,842 = 1,452,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,802x = 1,452,842 × 1,452,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,802x = 2,110,749,876,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,110,749,876,964/669,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,151,304.23
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