Finding the Third Proportional to 674,434 and 1,411,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,434 and 1,411,225 is: 2,952,929.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,434 : 1,411,225 = 1,411,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,434/1,411,225 = 1,411,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,434x = 1,411,225 × 1,411,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,434x = 1,991,556,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,991,556,000,625/674,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,952,929.42
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