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Finding the Third Proportional to 669,946 and 1,460,347.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 669,946 and 1,460,347.75 is: 3,183,264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669,946 : 1,460,347.75 = 1,460,347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669,946/1,460,347.75 = 1,460,347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669,946x = 1,460,347.75 × 1,460,347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669,946x = 2,132,615,550,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,615,550,930.06/669,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183,264.85

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