Finding the Third Proportional to 674,112 and 1,474,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,112 and 1,474,896 is: 3,226,938.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,112 : 1,474,896 = 1,474,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,112/1,474,896 = 1,474,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,112x = 1,474,896 × 1,474,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,112x = 2,175,318,210,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,318,210,816/674,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,226,938.86
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