Finding the Third Proportional to 676,586 and 1,455,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,586 and 1,455,232 is: 3,129,979.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,586 : 1,455,232 = 1,455,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,586/1,455,232 = 1,455,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,586x = 1,455,232 × 1,455,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,586x = 2,117,700,173,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,117,700,173,824/676,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,129,979.30
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