Finding the Third Proportional to 676,599 and 1,409,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,599 and 1,409,174 is: 2,934,930.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,599 : 1,409,174 = 1,409,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,599/1,409,174 = 1,409,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,599x = 1,409,174 × 1,409,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,599x = 1,985,771,362,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,771,362,276/676,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,934,930.97
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