Finding the Third Proportional to 676,454 and 1,408,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,454 and 1,408,874 is: 2,934,310.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,454 : 1,408,874 = 1,408,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,454/1,408,874 = 1,408,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,454x = 1,408,874 × 1,408,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,454x = 1,984,925,947,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,984,925,947,876/676,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,310.31
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