Finding the Third Proportional to 679,060 and 1,413,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,060 and 1,413,903 is: 2,943,954.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,060 : 1,413,903 = 1,413,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,060/1,413,903 = 1,413,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,060x = 1,413,903 × 1,413,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,060x = 1,999,121,693,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,999,121,693,409/679,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,943,954.43
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