Finding the Third Proportional to 676,222 and 1,427,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,222 and 1,427,894 is: 3,015,106.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,222 : 1,427,894 = 1,427,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,222/1,427,894 = 1,427,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,222x = 1,427,894 × 1,427,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,222x = 2,038,881,275,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,038,881,275,236/676,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,015,106.39
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