Finding the Third Proportional to 670,232 and 1,458,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,232 and 1,458,403 is: 3,173,437.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,232 : 1,458,403 = 1,458,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,232/1,458,403 = 1,458,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,232x = 1,458,403 × 1,458,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,232x = 2,126,939,310,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,939,310,409/670,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,173,437.42
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