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Finding the Third Proportional to 670,250 and 1,458,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 670,250 and 1,458,440 is: 3,173,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670,250 : 1,458,440 = 1,458,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670,250/1,458,440 = 1,458,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670,250x = 1,458,440 × 1,458,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670,250x = 2,127,047,233,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,047,233,600/670,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173,513.22

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