Finding the Third Proportional to 673,542 and 1,440,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,542 and 1,440,472 is: 3,080,668.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,542 : 1,440,472 = 1,440,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,542/1,440,472 = 1,440,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,542x = 1,440,472 × 1,440,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,542x = 2,074,959,582,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,074,959,582,784/673,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,080,668.44
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