Finding the Third Proportional to 674,378 and 1,044,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,378 and 1,044,136 is: 1,616,630.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,378 : 1,044,136 = 1,044,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,378/1,044,136 = 1,044,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,378x = 1,044,136 × 1,044,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,378x = 1,090,219,986,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,219,986,496/674,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616,630.42
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