Finding the Third Proportional to 676,608 and 1,473,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,608 and 1,473,760 is: 3,210,084.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,608 : 1,473,760 = 1,473,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,608/1,473,760 = 1,473,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,608x = 1,473,760 × 1,473,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,608x = 2,171,968,537,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,171,968,537,600/676,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,084.03
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