Finding the Third Proportional to 499,176 and 677,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,176 and 677,376 is: 919,191.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,176 : 677,376 = 677,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,176/677,376 = 677,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,176x = 677,376 × 677,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,176x = 458,838,245,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,838,245,376/499,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 919,191.32
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