Finding the Third Proportional to 675,274 and 1,440,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,274 and 1,440,944 is: 3,074,780.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,274 : 1,440,944 = 1,440,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,274/1,440,944 = 1,440,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,274x = 1,440,944 × 1,440,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,274x = 2,076,319,611,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,076,319,611,136/675,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,074,780.92
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