Finding the Third Proportional to 671,152 and 1,474,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,152 and 1,474,928 is: 3,241,311.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,152 : 1,474,928 = 1,474,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,152/1,474,928 = 1,474,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,152x = 1,474,928 × 1,474,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,152x = 2,175,412,605,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,412,605,184/671,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,311.36
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