Finding the Third Proportional to 673,921 and 1,482,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,921 and 1,482,626 is: 3,261,776.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,921 : 1,482,626 = 1,482,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,921/1,482,626 = 1,482,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,921x = 1,482,626 × 1,482,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,921x = 2,198,179,855,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,198,179,855,876/673,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,261,776.76
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