Finding the Third Proportional to 671,366 and 1,460,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,366 and 1,460,785 is: 3,178,434.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,366 : 1,460,785 = 1,460,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,366/1,460,785 = 1,460,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,366x = 1,460,785 × 1,460,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,366x = 2,133,892,816,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,133,892,816,225/671,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,178,434.44
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