Finding the Third Proportional to 676,194 and 1,427,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,194 and 1,427,841 is: 3,015,007.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,194 : 1,427,841 = 1,427,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,194/1,427,841 = 1,427,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,194x = 1,427,841 × 1,427,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,194x = 2,038,729,921,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,729,921,281/676,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015,007.41
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