Finding the Third Proportional to 672,230 and 1,041,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,230 and 1,041,395 is: 1,613,292.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,230 : 1,041,395 = 1,041,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,230/1,041,395 = 1,041,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,230x = 1,041,395 × 1,041,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,230x = 1,084,503,546,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,084,503,546,025/672,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,292.39
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