Finding the Third Proportional to 674,250 and 1,448,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,250 and 1,448,553 is: 3,112,059.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,250 : 1,448,553 = 1,448,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,250/1,448,553 = 1,448,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,250x = 1,448,553 × 1,448,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,250x = 2,098,305,793,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,098,305,793,809/674,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,112,059.02
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