Finding the Third Proportional to 673,434 and 1,496,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,434 and 1,496,336 is: 3,324,782.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,434 : 1,496,336 = 1,496,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,434/1,496,336 = 1,496,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,434x = 1,496,336 × 1,496,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,434x = 2,239,021,424,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,021,424,896/673,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,782.27
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