Finding the Third Proportional to 612,170 and 1,329,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 612,170 and 1,329,176 is: 2,885,977.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
612,170 : 1,329,176 = 1,329,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
612,170/1,329,176 = 1,329,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
612,170x = 1,329,176 × 1,329,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
612,170x = 1,766,708,838,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,766,708,838,976/612,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,885,977.49
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