Finding the Third Proportional to 676,584 and 1,455,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,584 and 1,455,228 is: 3,129,971.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,584 : 1,455,228 = 1,455,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,584/1,455,228 = 1,455,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,584x = 1,455,228 × 1,455,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,584x = 2,117,688,531,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,688,531,984/676,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,129,971.34
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