Finding the Third Proportional to 676,704 and 1,473,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,704 and 1,473,952 is: 3,210,464.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,704 : 1,473,952 = 1,473,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,704/1,473,952 = 1,473,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,704x = 1,473,952 × 1,473,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,704x = 2,172,534,498,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,172,534,498,304/676,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,210,464.99
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