Finding the Third Proportional to 669,870 and 1,444,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 669,870 and 1,444,689 is: 3,115,718.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
669,870 : 1,444,689 = 1,444,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
669,870/1,444,689 = 1,444,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
669,870x = 1,444,689 × 1,444,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
669,870x = 2,087,126,306,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,087,126,306,721/669,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,115,718.43
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