Finding the Third Proportional to 671,148 and 1,474,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,148 and 1,474,920 is: 3,241,295.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,148 : 1,474,920 = 1,474,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,148/1,474,920 = 1,474,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,148x = 1,474,920 × 1,474,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,148x = 2,175,389,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,389,006,400/671,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,295.52
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