Finding the Third Proportional to 673,396 and 1,496,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,396 and 1,496,268 is: 3,324,667.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,396 : 1,496,268 = 1,496,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,396/1,496,268 = 1,496,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,396x = 1,496,268 × 1,496,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,396x = 2,238,817,927,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,238,817,927,824/673,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,667.70
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