Finding the Third Proportional to 670,482 and 1,459,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,482 and 1,459,044 is: 3,175,043.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,482 : 1,459,044 = 1,459,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,482/1,459,044 = 1,459,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,482x = 1,459,044 × 1,459,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,482x = 2,128,809,393,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,128,809,393,936/670,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,175,043.32
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