Finding the Third Proportional to 672,646 and 1,463,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 672,646 and 1,463,389 is: 3,183,706.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
672,646 : 1,463,389 = 1,463,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
672,646/1,463,389 = 1,463,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
672,646x = 1,463,389 × 1,463,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
672,646x = 2,141,507,365,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,141,507,365,321/672,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,183,706.39
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