Finding the Third Proportional to 674,750 and 1,016,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 674,750 and 1,016,571 is: 1,531,554.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
674,750 : 1,016,571 = 1,016,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
674,750/1,016,571 = 1,016,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
674,750x = 1,016,571 × 1,016,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
674,750x = 1,033,416,598,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,033,416,598,041/674,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,531,554.80
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