Finding the Third Proportional to 679,076 and 1,439,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,076 and 1,439,100 is: 3,049,745.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,076 : 1,439,100 = 1,439,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,076/1,439,100 = 1,439,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,076x = 1,439,100 × 1,439,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,076x = 2,071,008,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,071,008,810,000/679,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,745.26
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