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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,169 and 1,359,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,169 and 1,359,778 is: 2,758,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,169 : 1,359,778 = 1,359,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,169/1,359,778 = 1,359,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,169x = 1,359,778 × 1,359,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,169x = 1,848,996,209,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,996,209,284/670,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758,999.91

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