Finding the Third Proportional to 675,792 and 1,463,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,792 and 1,463,120 is: 3,167,720.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,792 : 1,463,120 = 1,463,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,792/1,463,120 = 1,463,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,792x = 1,463,120 × 1,463,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,792x = 2,140,720,134,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,140,720,134,400/675,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,167,720.44
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