Finding the Third Proportional to 674,346 and 1,444,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,346 and 1,444,879.50 is: 3,095,854.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,346 : 1,444,879.50 = 1,444,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,346/1,444,879.50 = 1,444,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,346x = 1,444,879.50 × 1,444,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,346x = 2,087,676,769,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,087,676,769,520.25/674,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,095,854.01
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