Finding the Third Proportional to 679,080 and 1,439,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 679,080 and 1,439,108 is: 3,049,761.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
679,080 : 1,439,108 = 1,439,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
679,080/1,439,108 = 1,439,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
679,080x = 1,439,108 × 1,439,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
679,080x = 2,071,031,835,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,071,031,835,664/679,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,049,761.20
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