Finding the Third Proportional to 676,776 and 952,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,776 and 952,207 is: 1,339,731.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,776 : 952,207 = 952,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,776/952,207 = 952,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,776x = 952,207 × 952,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,776x = 906,698,170,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,698,170,849/676,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,339,731.57
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