Finding the Third Proportional to 675,822 and 1,463,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 675,822 and 1,463,176 is: 3,167,822.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
675,822 : 1,463,176 = 1,463,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
675,822/1,463,176 = 1,463,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
675,822x = 1,463,176 × 1,463,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
675,822x = 2,140,884,006,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,140,884,006,976/675,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,167,822.31
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