Finding the Third Proportional to 673,688 and 1,440,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,688 and 1,440,724 is: 3,081,078.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,688 : 1,440,724 = 1,440,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,688/1,440,724 = 1,440,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,688x = 1,440,724 × 1,440,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,688x = 2,075,685,644,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,685,644,176/673,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,081,078.55
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