Finding the Third Proportional to 676,798 and 1,444,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,798 and 1,444,927 is: 3,084,840.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,798 : 1,444,927 = 1,444,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,798/1,444,927 = 1,444,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,798x = 1,444,927 × 1,444,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,798x = 2,087,814,035,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,087,814,035,329/676,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,084,840.73
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