Finding the Third Proportional to 679,066 and 1,439,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,066 and 1,439,081 is: 3,049,709.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,066 : 1,439,081 = 1,439,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,066/1,439,081 = 1,439,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,066x = 1,439,081 × 1,439,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,066x = 2,070,954,124,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,954,124,561/679,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,709.64
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