Finding the Third Proportional to 670,242 and 1,458,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,242 and 1,458,423 is: 3,173,477.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,242 : 1,458,423 = 1,458,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,242/1,458,423 = 1,458,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,242x = 1,458,423 × 1,458,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,242x = 2,126,997,646,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,126,997,646,929/670,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,173,477.11
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