Finding the Third Proportional to 679,071 and 1,439,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,071 and 1,439,090 is: 3,049,725.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,071 : 1,439,090 = 1,439,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,071/1,439,090 = 1,439,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,071x = 1,439,090 × 1,439,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,071x = 2,070,980,028,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,070,980,028,100/679,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,725.33
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