Finding the Third Proportional to 670,677 and 1,014,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 670,677 and 1,014,687 is: 1,535,149.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
670,677 : 1,014,687 = 1,014,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
670,677/1,014,687 = 1,014,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
670,677x = 1,014,687 × 1,014,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
670,677x = 1,029,589,707,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,589,707,969/670,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,149.87
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