Finding the Third Proportional to 673,440 and 1,496,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,440 and 1,496,358 is: 3,324,850.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,440 : 1,496,358 = 1,496,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,440/1,496,358 = 1,496,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,440x = 1,496,358 × 1,496,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,440x = 2,239,087,264,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,087,264,164/673,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,850.42
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