Finding the Third Proportional to 671,508 and 1,442,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,508 and 1,442,400 is: 3,098,276.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,508 : 1,442,400 = 1,442,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,508/1,442,400 = 1,442,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,508x = 1,442,400 × 1,442,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,508x = 2,080,517,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,080,517,760,000/671,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,276.95
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