Finding the Third Proportional to 676,452 and 1,408,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,452 and 1,408,872 is: 2,934,310.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,452 : 1,408,872 = 1,408,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,452/1,408,872 = 1,408,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,452x = 1,408,872 × 1,408,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,452x = 1,984,920,312,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,920,312,384/676,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,310.66
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