Finding the Third Proportional to 676,950 and 1,440,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,950 and 1,440,837 is: 3,066,712.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,950 : 1,440,837 = 1,440,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,950/1,440,837 = 1,440,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,950x = 1,440,837 × 1,440,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,950x = 2,076,011,260,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,076,011,260,569/676,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,066,712.85
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