Finding the Third Proportional to 673,812 and 1,474,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,812 and 1,474,224 is: 3,225,434.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,812 : 1,474,224 = 1,474,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,812/1,474,224 = 1,474,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,812x = 1,474,224 × 1,474,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,812x = 2,173,336,402,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,173,336,402,176/673,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,225,434.40
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