Finding the Third Proportional to 676,458 and 1,457,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,458 and 1,457,568 is: 3,140,630.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,458 : 1,457,568 = 1,457,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,458/1,457,568 = 1,457,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,458x = 1,457,568 × 1,457,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,458x = 2,124,504,474,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,124,504,474,624/676,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,140,630.28
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