Finding the Third Proportional to 614,076 and 1,321,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,076 and 1,321,464 is: 2,843,731.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,076 : 1,321,464 = 1,321,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,076/1,321,464 = 1,321,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,076x = 1,321,464 × 1,321,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,076x = 1,746,267,103,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,746,267,103,296/614,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,843,731.24
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