Finding the Third Proportional to 674,172 and 1,444,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,172 and 1,444,296 is: 3,094,152.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,172 : 1,444,296 = 1,444,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,172/1,444,296 = 1,444,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,172x = 1,444,296 × 1,444,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,172x = 2,085,990,935,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,085,990,935,616/674,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,094,152.44
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