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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,091 and 1,445,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,091 and 1,445,158 is: 3,116,713.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,091 : 1,445,158 = 1,445,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,091/1,445,158 = 1,445,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,091x = 1,445,158 × 1,445,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,091x = 2,088,481,644,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,481,644,964/670,091
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116,713.47

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