Finding the Third Proportional to 674,216 and 1,448,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,216 and 1,448,487 is: 3,111,932.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,216 : 1,448,487 = 1,448,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,216/1,448,487 = 1,448,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,216x = 1,448,487 × 1,448,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,216x = 2,098,114,589,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,098,114,589,169/674,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,111,932.36
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