Finding the Third Proportional to 671,502 and 1,442,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,502 and 1,442,394 is: 3,098,278.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,502 : 1,442,394 = 1,442,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,502/1,442,394 = 1,442,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,502x = 1,442,394 × 1,442,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,502x = 2,080,500,451,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,080,500,451,236/671,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,278.86
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