Finding the Third Proportional to 673,998 and 1,467,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 673,998 and 1,467,015 is: 3,193,085.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
673,998 : 1,467,015 = 1,467,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
673,998/1,467,015 = 1,467,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
673,998x = 1,467,015 × 1,467,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
673,998x = 2,152,133,010,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,152,133,010,225/673,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,193,085.16
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