Finding the Third Proportional to 614,982 and 1,351,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 614,982 and 1,351,041 is: 2,968,073.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,982 : 1,351,041 = 1,351,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,982/1,351,041 = 1,351,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,982x = 1,351,041 × 1,351,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,982x = 1,825,311,783,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,825,311,783,681/614,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,968,073.51
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