Finding the Third Proportional to 676,034 and 1,463,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,034 and 1,463,620 is: 3,168,751.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,034 : 1,463,620 = 1,463,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,034/1,463,620 = 1,463,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,034x = 1,463,620 × 1,463,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,034x = 2,142,183,504,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,142,183,504,400/676,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,168,751.13
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