Finding the Third Proportional to 673,272 and 1,475,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,272 and 1,475,316 is: 3,232,805.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,272 : 1,475,316 = 1,475,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,272/1,475,316 = 1,475,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,272x = 1,475,316 × 1,475,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,272x = 2,176,557,299,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,176,557,299,856/673,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,232,805.31
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