Finding the Third Proportional to 671,039 and 1,016,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,039 and 1,016,331 is: 1,539,297.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,039 : 1,016,331 = 1,016,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,039/1,016,331 = 1,016,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,039x = 1,016,331 × 1,016,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,039x = 1,032,928,701,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,032,928,701,561/671,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,539,297.57
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