Finding the Third Proportional to 676,934 and 1,486,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,934 and 1,486,710 is: 3,265,173.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,934 : 1,486,710 = 1,486,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,934/1,486,710 = 1,486,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,934x = 1,486,710 × 1,486,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,934x = 2,210,306,624,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,306,624,100/676,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,173.01
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