Finding the Third Proportional to 671,146 and 1,474,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,146 and 1,474,916 is: 3,241,287.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,146 : 1,474,916 = 1,474,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,146/1,474,916 = 1,474,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,146x = 1,474,916 × 1,474,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,146x = 2,175,377,207,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,377,207,056/671,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,287.60
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