Finding the Third Proportional to 676,769 and 1,504,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,769 and 1,504,831 is: 3,346,069.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,769 : 1,504,831 = 1,504,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,769/1,504,831 = 1,504,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,769x = 1,504,831 × 1,504,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,769x = 2,264,516,338,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,264,516,338,561/676,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346,069.84
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