Finding the Third Proportional to 673,894 and 1,465,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,894 and 1,465,886 is: 3,188,664.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,894 : 1,465,886 = 1,465,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,894/1,465,886 = 1,465,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,894x = 1,465,886 × 1,465,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,894x = 2,148,821,764,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,148,821,764,996/673,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,188,664.34
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