Finding the Third Proportional to 671,934 and 1,461,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 671,934 and 1,461,966 is: 3,180,884.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671,934 : 1,461,966 = 1,461,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671,934/1,461,966 = 1,461,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671,934x = 1,461,966 × 1,461,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671,934x = 2,137,344,585,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,137,344,585,156/671,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,180,884.71
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