Finding the Third Proportional to 673,713 and 1,440,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,713 and 1,440,774 is: 3,081,178.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,713 : 1,440,774 = 1,440,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,713/1,440,774 = 1,440,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,713x = 1,440,774 × 1,440,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,713x = 2,075,829,719,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,829,719,076/673,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,081,178.07
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