Finding the Third Proportional to 671,150 and 1,474,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,150 and 1,474,924 is: 3,241,303.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,150 : 1,474,924 = 1,474,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,150/1,474,924 = 1,474,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,150x = 1,474,924 × 1,474,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,150x = 2,175,400,805,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,400,805,776/671,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,303.44
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