Finding the Third Proportional to 674,414 and 1,444,489
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,414 and 1,444,489 is: 3,093,868.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,414 : 1,444,489 = 1,444,489 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,414/1,444,489 = 1,444,489/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,414x = 1,444,489 × 1,444,489 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,414x = 2,086,548,471,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,086,548,471,121/674,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,093,868.86
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