Finding the Third Proportional to 675,972 and 1,484,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,972 and 1,484,136 is: 3,258,507.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,972 : 1,484,136 = 1,484,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,972/1,484,136 = 1,484,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,972x = 1,484,136 × 1,484,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,972x = 2,202,659,666,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,202,659,666,496/675,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,258,507.26
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