Finding the Third Proportional to 676,044 and 1,370,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,044 and 1,370,757 is: 2,779,367.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,044 : 1,370,757 = 1,370,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,044/1,370,757 = 1,370,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,044x = 1,370,757 × 1,370,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,044x = 1,878,974,753,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,878,974,753,049/676,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,779,367.55
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