Finding the Third Proportional to 676,938 and 1,486,743.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,938 and 1,486,743.75 is: 3,265,301.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,938 : 1,486,743.75 = 1,486,743.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,938/1,486,743.75 = 1,486,743.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,938x = 1,486,743.75 × 1,486,743.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,938x = 2,210,406,978,164.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,406,978,164.06/676,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,301.96
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