Finding the Third Proportional to 481,722 and 677,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,722 and 677,771 is: 953,607.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,722 : 677,771 = 677,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,722/677,771 = 677,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,722x = 677,771 × 677,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,722x = 459,373,528,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,373,528,441/481,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,607.12
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