Finding the Third Proportional to 670,272 and 1,436,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,272 and 1,436,487 is: 3,078,593.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,272 : 1,436,487 = 1,436,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,272/1,436,487 = 1,436,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,272x = 1,436,487 × 1,436,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,272x = 2,063,494,901,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,063,494,901,169/670,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,078,593.32
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