Finding the Third Proportional to 671,418 and 1,308,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,418 and 1,308,572 is: 2,550,364.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,418 : 1,308,572 = 1,308,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,418/1,308,572 = 1,308,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,418x = 1,308,572 × 1,308,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,418x = 1,712,360,679,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,712,360,679,184/671,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,550,364.57
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