Finding the Third Proportional to 673,824 and 1,459,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,824 and 1,459,689 is: 3,162,089.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,824 : 1,459,689 = 1,459,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,824/1,459,689 = 1,459,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,824x = 1,459,689 × 1,459,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,824x = 2,130,691,976,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,130,691,976,721/673,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,162,089.77
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