Finding the Third Proportional to 670,324 and 1,461,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,324 and 1,461,149 is: 3,184,961.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,324 : 1,461,149 = 1,461,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,324/1,461,149 = 1,461,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,324x = 1,461,149 × 1,461,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,324x = 2,134,956,400,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,134,956,400,201/670,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,184,961.90
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