Finding the Third Proportional to 673,952 and 1,471,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,952 and 1,471,400 is: 3,212,421.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,952 : 1,471,400 = 1,471,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,952/1,471,400 = 1,471,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,952x = 1,471,400 × 1,471,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,952x = 2,165,017,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,165,017,960,000/673,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,212,421.60
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