Finding the Third Proportional to 671,355 and 1,460,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,355 and 1,460,763 is: 3,178,390.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,355 : 1,460,763 = 1,460,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,355/1,460,763 = 1,460,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,355x = 1,460,763 × 1,460,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,355x = 2,133,828,542,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,133,828,542,169/671,355 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,178,390.78
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