Finding the Third Proportional to 671,596 and 1,461,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,596 and 1,461,344 is: 3,179,778.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,596 : 1,461,344 = 1,461,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,596/1,461,344 = 1,461,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,596x = 1,461,344 × 1,461,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,596x = 2,135,526,286,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,135,526,286,336/671,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,179,778.15
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