Finding the Third Proportional to 671,818 and 1,474,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,818 and 1,474,694 is: 3,237,070.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,818 : 1,474,694 = 1,474,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,818/1,474,694 = 1,474,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,818x = 1,474,694 × 1,474,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,818x = 2,174,722,393,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,174,722,393,636/671,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,237,070.74
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