Finding the Third Proportional to 670,230 and 1,458,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,230 and 1,458,399 is: 3,173,429.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,230 : 1,458,399 = 1,458,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,230/1,458,399 = 1,458,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,230x = 1,458,399 × 1,458,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,230x = 2,126,927,643,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,927,643,201/670,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,173,429.48
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