Finding the Third Proportional to 671,866 and 1,450,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,866 and 1,450,639 is: 3,132,102.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,866 : 1,450,639 = 1,450,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,866/1,450,639 = 1,450,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,866x = 1,450,639 × 1,450,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,866x = 2,104,353,508,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,104,353,508,321/671,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,132,102.99
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