Finding the Third Proportional to 672,022 and 1,476,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,022 and 1,476,903 is: 3,245,790.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,022 : 1,476,903 = 1,476,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,022/1,476,903 = 1,476,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,022x = 1,476,903 × 1,476,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,022x = 2,181,242,471,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,242,471,409/672,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,245,790.27
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