Finding the Third Proportional to 720,623 and 1,668,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 720,623 and 1,668,068 is: 3,861,174.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
720,623 : 1,668,068 = 1,668,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
720,623/1,668,068 = 1,668,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
720,623x = 1,668,068 × 1,668,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
720,623x = 2,782,450,852,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,782,450,852,624/720,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,861,174.08
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