Finding the Third Proportional to 670,038 and 1,458,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,038 and 1,458,174 is: 3,173,359.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,038 : 1,458,174 = 1,458,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,038/1,458,174 = 1,458,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,038x = 1,458,174 × 1,458,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,038x = 2,126,271,414,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,271,414,276/670,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,173,359.44
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