Finding the Third Proportional to 673,422 and 1,453,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,422 and 1,453,671 is: 3,137,942.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,422 : 1,453,671 = 1,453,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,422/1,453,671 = 1,453,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,422x = 1,453,671 × 1,453,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,422x = 2,113,159,376,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,113,159,376,241/673,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,137,942.30
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