Finding the Third Proportional to 671,466 and 1,442,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,466 and 1,442,319 is: 3,098,122.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,466 : 1,442,319 = 1,442,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,466/1,442,319 = 1,442,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,466x = 1,442,319 × 1,442,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,466x = 2,080,284,097,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,080,284,097,761/671,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,122.76
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