Finding the Third Proportional to 673,438 and 1,496,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,438 and 1,496,344 is: 3,324,798.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,438 : 1,496,344 = 1,496,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,438/1,496,344 = 1,496,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,438x = 1,496,344 × 1,496,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,438x = 2,239,045,366,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,045,366,336/673,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,798.08
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