Finding the Third Proportional to 673,381 and 944,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,381 and 944,873 is: 1,325,824.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,381 : 944,873 = 944,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,381/944,873 = 944,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,381x = 944,873 × 944,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,381x = 892,784,986,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 892,784,986,129/673,381 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325,824.44
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