Finding the Third Proportional to 676,906 and 1,486,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,906 and 1,486,654 is: 3,265,062.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,906 : 1,486,654 = 1,486,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,906/1,486,654 = 1,486,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,906x = 1,486,654 × 1,486,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,906x = 2,210,140,115,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,140,115,716/676,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,062.09
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