Finding the Third Proportional to 673,478 and 1,045,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,478 and 1,045,635 is: 1,623,442.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,478 : 1,045,635 = 1,045,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,478/1,045,635 = 1,045,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,478x = 1,045,635 × 1,045,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,478x = 1,093,352,553,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,093,352,553,225/673,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,623,442.12
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