Finding the Third Proportional to 672,335.44 and 1,456,673.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,335.44 and 1,456,673.63 is: 3,156,011.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,335.44 : 1,456,673.63 = 1,456,673.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,335.44/1,456,673.63 = 1,456,673.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,335.44x = 1,456,673.63 × 1,456,673.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,335.44x = 2,121,898,049,770.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,121,898,049,770.64/672,335.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,156,011.02
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