Finding the Third Proportional to 614,461 and 1,336,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,461 and 1,336,634 is: 2,907,573.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,461 : 1,336,634 = 1,336,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,461/1,336,634 = 1,336,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,461x = 1,336,634 × 1,336,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,461x = 1,786,590,449,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,786,590,449,956/614,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,907,573.39
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