Finding the Third Proportional to 673,252 and 1,460,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,252 and 1,460,950 is: 3,170,246.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,252 : 1,460,950 = 1,460,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,252/1,460,950 = 1,460,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,252x = 1,460,950 × 1,460,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,252x = 2,134,374,902,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,134,374,902,500/673,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,170,246.66
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