Finding the Third Proportional to 676,852 and 1,504,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,852 and 1,504,998 is: 3,346,402.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,852 : 1,504,998 = 1,504,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,852/1,504,998 = 1,504,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,852x = 1,504,998 × 1,504,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,852x = 2,265,018,980,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,265,018,980,004/676,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,346,402.14
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