Finding the Third Proportional to 670,388 and 1,458,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,388 and 1,458,702 is: 3,174,000.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,388 : 1,458,702 = 1,458,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,388/1,458,702 = 1,458,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,388x = 1,458,702 × 1,458,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,388x = 2,127,811,524,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,127,811,524,804/670,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,174,000.02
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