Finding the Third Proportional to 705,303 and 1,664,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 705,303 and 1,664,679 is: 3,929,029.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
705,303 : 1,664,679 = 1,664,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
705,303/1,664,679 = 1,664,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
705,303x = 1,664,679 × 1,664,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
705,303x = 2,771,156,173,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,771,156,173,041/705,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,929,029.33
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