Finding the Third Proportional to 673,712 and 1,461,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,712 and 1,461,760 is: 3,171,596.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,712 : 1,461,760 = 1,461,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,712/1,461,760 = 1,461,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,712x = 1,461,760 × 1,461,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,712x = 2,136,742,297,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,136,742,297,600/673,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,171,596.02
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