Finding the Third Proportional to 671,492 and 1,041,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,492 and 1,041,278 is: 1,614,702.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,492 : 1,041,278 = 1,041,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,492/1,041,278 = 1,041,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,492x = 1,041,278 × 1,041,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,492x = 1,084,259,873,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,084,259,873,284/671,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,614,702.59
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