Finding the Third Proportional to 676,976 and 1,486,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,976 and 1,486,810 is: 3,265,409.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,976 : 1,486,810 = 1,486,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,976/1,486,810 = 1,486,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,976x = 1,486,810 × 1,486,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,976x = 2,210,603,976,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,210,603,976,100/676,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,265,409.67
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