Finding the Third Proportional to 674,520 and 1,491,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,520 and 1,491,876 is: 3,299,670.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,520 : 1,491,876 = 1,491,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,520/1,491,876 = 1,491,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,520x = 1,491,876 × 1,491,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,520x = 2,225,693,999,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,225,693,999,376/674,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,299,670.88
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