Finding the Third Proportional to 673,776 and 1,474,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,776 and 1,474,155 is: 3,225,304.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,776 : 1,474,155 = 1,474,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,776/1,474,155 = 1,474,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,776x = 1,474,155 × 1,474,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,776x = 2,173,132,964,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,173,132,964,025/673,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,304.80
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