Finding the Third Proportional to 671,512 and 1,442,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,512 and 1,442,413 is: 3,098,314.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,512 : 1,442,413 = 1,442,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,512/1,442,413 = 1,442,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,512x = 1,442,413 × 1,442,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,512x = 2,080,555,262,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,080,555,262,569/671,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,098,314.35
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