Finding the Third Proportional to 671,688 and 1,419,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,688 and 1,419,183 is: 2,998,535.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,688 : 1,419,183 = 1,419,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,688/1,419,183 = 1,419,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,688x = 1,419,183 × 1,419,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,688x = 2,014,080,387,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,014,080,387,489/671,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,998,535.61
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