Finding the Third Proportional to 673,923 and 1,465,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,923 and 1,465,938 is: 3,188,753.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,923 : 1,465,938 = 1,465,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,923/1,465,938 = 1,465,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,923x = 1,465,938 × 1,465,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,923x = 2,148,974,219,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,148,974,219,844/673,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,188,753.34
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