Finding the Third Proportional to 673,444 and 1,496,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,444 and 1,496,366 is: 3,324,866.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,444 : 1,496,366 = 1,496,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,444/1,496,366 = 1,496,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,444x = 1,496,366 × 1,496,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,444x = 2,239,111,205,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,239,111,205,956/673,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,324,866.22
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