Finding the Third Proportional to 673,430 and 1,453,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,430 and 1,453,686 is: 3,137,969.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,430 : 1,453,686 = 1,453,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,430/1,453,686 = 1,453,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,430x = 1,453,686 × 1,453,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,430x = 2,113,202,986,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,113,202,986,596/673,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,137,969.78
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