Finding the Third Proportional to 676,755 and 1,372,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,755 and 1,372,140 is: 2,782,052.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,755 : 1,372,140 = 1,372,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,755/1,372,140 = 1,372,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,755x = 1,372,140 × 1,372,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,755x = 1,882,768,179,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,882,768,179,600/676,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,782,052.85
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