Finding the Third Proportional to 679,070 and 1,439,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,070 and 1,439,089 is: 3,049,725.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,070 : 1,439,089 = 1,439,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,070/1,439,089 = 1,439,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,070x = 1,439,089 × 1,439,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,070x = 2,070,977,149,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,977,149,921/679,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,725.58
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