Finding the Third Proportional to 671,162 and 1,474,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,162 and 1,474,948 is: 3,241,350.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,162 : 1,474,948 = 1,474,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,162/1,474,948 = 1,474,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,162x = 1,474,948 × 1,474,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,162x = 2,175,471,602,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,471,602,704/671,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,241,350.97
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