Finding the Third Proportional to 671,716 and 1,382,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,716 and 1,382,840 is: 2,846,807.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,716 : 1,382,840 = 1,382,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,716/1,382,840 = 1,382,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,716x = 1,382,840 × 1,382,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,716x = 1,912,246,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,912,246,465,600/671,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,846,807.97
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