Finding the Third Proportional to 674,472 and 1,396,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,472 and 1,396,492 is: 2,891,431.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,472 : 1,396,492 = 1,396,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,472/1,396,492 = 1,396,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,472x = 1,396,492 × 1,396,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,472x = 1,950,189,906,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,950,189,906,064/674,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,891,431.97
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