Finding the Third Proportional to 676,948 and 1,440,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,948 and 1,440,832 is: 3,066,700.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,948 : 1,440,832 = 1,440,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,948/1,440,832 = 1,440,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,948x = 1,440,832 × 1,440,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,948x = 2,075,996,852,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,075,996,852,224/676,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,066,700.62
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