Finding the Third Proportional to 676,868 and 1,015,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,868 and 1,015,435 is: 1,523,352.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,868 : 1,015,435 = 1,015,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,868/1,015,435 = 1,015,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,868x = 1,015,435 × 1,015,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,868x = 1,031,108,239,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,031,108,239,225/676,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,523,352.03
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